Looks at developments of industrial relations, employment conditions, corporate restructuring, and health and safety issues in the offshore sector during the period 1999-2003. Considers in how far ILO standards, notably those regarding freedom of association, consultation and communication, are...

Reports on experiences made regarding new structures and approaches in health services in four countries, with particular reference to the capacity and effectiveness of the social partners.

Based on the Australian Workplace Industrial Relations Survey 1995 and the British Workplace Employee Relations Survey 1998. Explores the incidence and nature of equal opportunities practices and investigates their effect on on firm performance, using productivity as a measure of performance....

Focuses on the risks and dangers in small-scale and artisanal fisheries, based on the experiences of selected developed and developing countries. Reviews working conditions, typical accidents associated with the marine environment, navigation and fishing operations, problems associated with boat...

Aims to assemble available information on the extent, nature and conditions of migrant women working as domestic servants in private households, especially working and living conditions, in selected countries (Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Venezuela and Middle Eastern countries). Includes...

This paper looks at possible transmission channels through which the 2008 crisis might affect the earnings distribution (changes in employment composition, changes in hours of work and changes in pay structure). In addition to the earnings channel, the crisis may also affect the income...

Focuses on the consequences of the European Single Market for migrant workers, especially those from non-Community countries.