Based on a case study approach in twelve countries, analyses and compares current practices and trends in employment relationships in higher education.

Shows that since the late 1970s wage distribution is shifting downhill and becoming more skewed, with a proliferation of low-income employment.

Looks at recent complaints under the labour chapters of three US trade agreements, the CAFTA-DR, the US-Bahrain and the US-Peru FTAs. Analyses the way both labour unions and the competent authorities in the United States have used or relied on the comments of the ILO's supervisory bodies in the...

Analyses the impact of the ratification of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF).

Explores the development of joint voluntary initiatives and codes of conduct adopted in support of fundamental environmental and labour standards and shows how they provide new frameworks for the support of social dialogue. Provides case studies of several such initiatives and examines their...

Presents an overview of developments in the courier service industry and the role played by multinational enterprises, in particular UPS and FedEx. Includes a comparison of the social policies and labour practises with those of the US postal service.