Offers a comparative analysis of recent developments in collective bargaining, with particular respect to negotiations on employment and competitiveness.

Provides a comparative analysis of wage policies in the public sector of six OECD countries. Examines recent trends in reforms to the wage payment systems.

Covers trends in the 1980s and 1990s. Includes case studies of social and labour policies in eight companies.

Analyses the different dimensions of social protection within the context of life cycle events, considering not only working life but also childhood and old age. Explores a broader concept of social protection based on guaranteeing access to essential goods and services, promoting active...

Analyses the different dimensions of social protection within the context of life cycle events, considering not only working life but also childhood and old age. Explores a broader concept of social protection based on guaranteeing access to essential goods and services, promoting active...

Focuses on water and electricity services.

Examines the gaps between what are promoted in the corresponding Guidelines, adopted at a Meeting on Public Emergency Services, held in Geneva in 2003, and national legislation and practices. Focuses on the situation of fire- fighting, police and emergency medical services. Expresses concerns...

Based on a survey carried out in 1992. Identifies various factors influencing the degree of trade unionization of women. Studies the concentration and growth of women's employment in part-time work and the small firm sector. Covers the relationship between union membership and the extent of...