Books and reports

August 2002

1. Improved security of seafarer’s identification. Report 91 VII (1)

   16 August 2002

   International Labour Conference, 91st Session 2003. Report VII (1) This report reviews various means of increasing the security of seafarers' identification with a view to the adoption of a Protocol to the Seafarers' Identity Documents Convention, 1958 (No. 108).

November 2000

1. The impact of seafarers’ living and working conditions of changes in the structure of the shipping industry. Report JMC/29/2001/3

   14 November 2000

   Report for discussion at the 29th Session of the Joint Maritime Commission, JMC/29/2001/3

2. Review of relevant ILO maritime instruments. Report JMC/29/2001/1

   13 November 2000

   Report for discussion at the 29th Session of the Joint Maritime Commission, Geneva, 2001. This report contains a summary of decisions taken by the Governing Body concerning the revision of Conventions and Recommendations regarding seafarers, and proposes an integrated approach to future standard setting in the maritime field. Includes the tacit amendment procedure in treaties deposited with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

April 2000

1. The social and labour impact of globalization in the manufacture of transport equipment. Report TMTE/2000

   17 April 2000

October 1997

1. Multinational enterprises in the courier service industry: Aspects of employment and working conditions in selected enterprises (MULTI 81)

   21 October 1997

   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.