Analyzes the banana industry crisis and its labour related effects. Highlights the continuing importance of the banana industry to the region.

Analyses the framework and processes of labour relations and social partnership at the national level in Barbados and explores experiences of social dialogue in relation to improving productivity, technical and vocational education, occupational health and safety and in the tourism sector....

Looks at employment effects of multinationals involved in twin plant investment, which is a form of complementary production between firms operating in two or more country locations.