Based on a survey conducted among 200 foreign workers living in the metropolitan city of Caracas, in April and May 1991.

Reviews the principal approaches to social dialogue in the Americas since the 1940s and explores the role of social dialogue as a means of adjustment to the processes of globalization and economic and technological change. Discusses the role of social dialogue in relation to the public sector...

Reviews the principal approaches to social dialogue in the Americas since the 1940s and explores the role of social dialogue as a means of adjustment to the processes of globalization and economic and technological change. Discusses the role of social dialogue in relation to the public sector...

Based on the Philippines Labour Flexibility Survey carried out in late 1990, covers 1,311 industrial establishments during the period from 1988 to 1990. Examines the forms and levels of external labour flexibility practices in the country.

Describes different forms of labour flexibility and examines legislative reforms and measures related to flexibility in external and internal labour markets and occupational and individual flexibility. Investigates trends in flexible forms of employment across countries during the 1990s and...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper examining trends relating to labour supply emanating from Black African migrant worker emigration from Southern Africa to South Africa R, with particular reference to the gold mining industry - discusses changes affecting foreign labour demand, legal aspects, wage...

Based on a study carried out in the Grahamstown township, examines means available for obtaining the cash required to finance a funeral. Compares and evaluates four types of funeral insurance providers: formal assistance insurers, formal friendly societies and informal non-profit and for-profit...