Books and reports

January 2010

1. 

   In search of decent work. Migrant workers' rights: A manual for trade unionists

   13 January 2010

   Migration is primarily a labour issue. It concerns the movement of workers who cross borders to find employment, as well as the necessity of equal treatment, good working conditions and rights for these workers. The purpose of this manual is to guide the trade union movement's participation in shaping migration policies by promoting sound labour migration practices and reaching out to migrant workers. It aims to ensure that migration benefits the countries of origin as well as destination countries, and both migrant and non-migrant workers.

October 2008

1. 

   Globalization, Flexibilization and Working Conditions in Asia and the Pacific

   08 October 2008

   This unique study reviews employment conditions in Asia and the Pacific in the context of globalization and the increasing pressures towards flexibilization. It places a strong focus on the divergent experiences of individual workers regarding their employment conditions...

March 2006

1. The employment relationship. Report 95 V (2A)

   08 March 2006

   Compiles the replies of governments and of employers' and workers' organizations to a questionnaire on the employment relationship. Includes the ILO's evaluation in view of a proposed Recommendation.

April 2003

1. Fundamental rights at work and international labour standards

   29 April 2003

   Offers a detailed description of the relevant Conventions and their principles, along with specific problems encountered in their application at national level.

September 1998

1. ILO Declaration on fundamental principles and rights at work and its follow-up

   02 September 1998