Examines legislative changes since 1990 in Central and Eastern European countries with regard to the mechanisms, institutions and levels of collective bargaining, the legal nature of collective agreements, union representativeness, and labour dispute settlement.

Presents the experiences, strategies and problems, and particularly its social impact relating to reforms in the port of Veracruz, Mexico.

Examines the situation of Ethiopian women migrants, in both sending and receiving countries. Includes review of national and international legislation, initiatives, policies, and programmes to assist and protect women migrants against exploitation and abuse.

Analyses the food manufacturing sector in India, focusing on the production of bakery products, savouries and fish products in the city of Mumbai.

Investigates the extent and characteristics of child labour in developed countries. Analyses data on injury and fatality rates among young workers and shows how the characteristics of children's jobs are themselves associated with elevated risk. Identifies the main problem areas and proposes...

Refers to the Minimum Wage Act of 1948. Estimates that minimum wage has no adverse affects on the demand for labour, the Gini effect for wage inequality would decrease, and the gender wage gap could be reduced.

Examines the existing gap between the positions of female and male workers and opportunities open to women and men. Highlights the costs to society of inequality and suggests policies that could be adopted by governments and other measures to promote gender equality.

Reviews the overal institutional frameworks as well as the policy and legislative environment having a bearing on employment and economic opportunities for women in the context of globalization.

Examines initiatives to prevent and combat workplace sexual harassment at international level and in countries across the world. Reviews international standards and national legislation; the activities of government, employers and workers organizations, and NGOs; and workplace policies and...