Based on data collected in Quito and Guayaquil, addresses the topic of voice and representation of vulnerable urban workers. Discusses their organization through unions or autonomous associations, issues of social dialogue and tripartism, and representation in civic forums.

Considers the role of informal settlements in supporting employment, expanding opportunities for income generation, and proper housing. Highlights the potential of trade unions, cooperatives and employer associations, to collaborate with informal sector groups, local governments and community...

ILO pub. Working paper (Programme Against Apartheid) commenting on racial discrimination in labour legislation and practices in South Africa R pertaining to agricultural workers - denounces absence of equal opportunity, nonrecognition of workers rights, etc.; criticizes low wages and coercive...

Includes texts of "Charter of Rights for Migrant Workers in Southern Africa", "Charter of Rights for Migrant Workers" (South African Catholic Bishops Conference) and "National Union of Mineworkers Miners' Bill of Rights".

Explores in depth some good practices in industrial relations and social dialogue in South Africa's oil sector. Outlines essential elements for godd industrial relations in the industry, including the ways in which social dialogues can contribute to healthy employer-employee relations.

Explains the purpose and value of social dialogue, and its forms and actors. Gives best-practice experiences from selected countries, followed by policy issues and checklists for strengthening social dialogue. Appends excerpts from ILO Conventions Nos. 87, 98, 135, 151 and 154.

Provides an overview of the oil and gas industries in Indonesia. Describes working conditions and outlines essential elements for good industrial relations in those industries.

Assesses developments in short-term international migration of Bangladeshi to Arab and other countries in the period 1976 to 2003. Considers opportunities in finding employment, contrasted by issues of exploitation and basic labour rights.

Reviews the main areas of trade union concern arising from the application of computing and information technology since the late 1970s.

Provides an overview of the construction industry in South Africa and examines collective bargaining arrangements and other institutions which affect organizing, wages and working conditions for informal sector workers. Profiles the activities of four unions and two associations of building...