Traces the restructuring of the National Railways from the first rationalization programmes of the 1960s to the privatization of the first independent railway company in 1993. Focusing on employment and industrial relations, shows how the railway workforce was gradually scaled down and how trade...

Examines whether labour productivity and industrial competitiveness are affected by legislation on dismissals, atypical contracts of employment and unemployment benefits.

Reviews employment trends in the plantation sector from the early 1970s to the late 1980s.

Reviews recent empirical studies measuring the extent of occupational segregation by sex and the patterns of segregation across countries. The empirical studies cover nine OECD countries, as well as Cyprus, Israel, Malaysia, Peru, Puerto Rico, Singapore, USSR, Sudan and Taiwan.

Briefly looks at the links between work organization, productivity and working conditions. Discusses the advantages which can be gained by using appropriate tools and techniques and improving working conditions and safety. Based on 24 case studies which cover a broad range of forestry activities.