Books and reports

March 2006

1. Social dialogue in the process of structural adjustment and private sector participation in ports. A practical guidance manual

   20 March 2006

February 2006

1. Guidelines for labour inspection in forestry

   01 February 2006

September 2005

1. Promoting fair globalization in textiles and clothing in a post-MFA environment. Report TMTC-PMFA/2005

   16 September 2005

   The report presents a picture of the situation, as it stands, a few months after the abolition of quotas in the textile and clothing manufacturing sector. It analyses some lessons and experiences drawn from attempts to develop integrated strategies towards fair globalization in textiles and clothing and suggests some elements that could be incorporated into a Collaborative Agenda for Action where all the actors concerned would have shared responsibilities.

February 2005

1. Safety and health in ports. ILO code of practice.

   16 February 2005

   This essential code of practice, intended to replace both the second edition of the ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Dock Work (1977) and the ILO Guide to Safety and Health in Dock Work (1976), provides valuable advice and assistance to all those charged with the management, operation, maintenance and development of ports and their safety.

2. Note on the proceedings. Textiles and clothing in a post-MFA environment. Report TMTC-PMFA/2005/8

   15 February 2005

September 2004

1. The future of work and quality in the information society: The media, culture, graphical sector. Report for discussion at the Tripartite Meeting on the future of work and quality in the information society. Report TMMCGS/2004.

   14 September 2004

   Explores the potential impact of the information society and information technology in the media, culture and graphical sector. Focuses on the effects on employment, the quality of work and quality of the product, working conditions, gender equity and labour-management relations.

September 2003

1. Women seafarers: Global employment policies and practices

   03 September 2003

   Based on a programme of interviews with maritime regulators, lecturers and principals of maritime academies, ship managers and ship owners, trade union officers from 45 organizations and 56 women seafarers in 13 countries in Europe, Asia and Latin America and on a survey of relevant institutions and individuals across the world from 79 organizations and 34 countries, including 371 women sailing aboard 14 cruise ships. Identifies the main issues surrounding the recruitment and retention of women seafarers, examines the practices and policies of employers, trade unions, maritime training and education colleges and national and international regulatory agencies, provides some detail of women seafarers' experiences and recommends measures that may further help the integration of women into shipboard communities.

May 2003

1. Conditions of work in the fishing sector. A comprehensive standard (a Convention supplemented by a Recommendation) on work in the fishing sector. Report 92 V (1)

   06 May 2003

   Based on information provided by member States throught a survey, this report examines national legislation and practice concerning labour conditions in the fishing sector, relevant ILO Conventions and Recommendations on the subject in order to develop a new, comprehensive standard (a Convention supplemented by a Recommendation) on work in the fishing sector.

April 2003

1. Challenges and opportunities facing public utilities. Report TMCOPU/2003

   16 April 2003

   Reviews developments and trends in social and employment issues in the sector. Examines the role of multinationals, the impact of mergers and acquisitions, the challenge of renewable energy and sustainable development, water and sanitation and the importance of social dialogue in a rapidly globalizing industry.

March 2003

1. Safety and health in the non-ferrous metals industries. ILO code of practice

   20 March 2003

   Provides workers, employers and governments with practical safety and health guidelines for non-ferrous metals production, aluminium,copper, lead, manganese and zinc. Focuses on general principles of prevention and protection, including risk assessment and management, training, and workplace and health surveillance. Identifies and examines a range of physical hazards commonly encountered in the production of non-ferrous metals such as noise, vibration, heat stress, radiation, confined spaces, dust and chemicals.