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"in a world of growing interdependence and complexity and the internationalization of production, [...] social dialogue and
the practice of tripartism between governments and the representative organizations of workers and employers within and across
borders are now more relevant to achieving solutions and to building up social cohesion and the rule of law through, among
other means, international labour standards"
ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization, 2008
The ILO's Industrial and Employment Relations Department (DIALOGUE) promotes an integrated approach to these key components of
labour market and workplace governance within the broad embrace of the Decent Work Agenda.
Labour law, industrial relations and social dialogue are at the core of ILO member States' economic and social organization.
Sound industrial relations and effective social dialogue are a means to promote better wages and working conditions as well
as peace and social justice. As instruments of good governance they foster cooperation and economic performance, helping to
create an enabling environment for the realization of the objective of Decent Work at the national level.
Changes in the world of work pose numerous challenges to industrial relations institutions and actors, labour legislation and
collective bargaining processes. This is true of all practices and procedures that govern labour relations in the workplace and
in the labour market. Such a context creates a new impetus for industrial relations to promote innovative social dialogue practices. Moreover, it means labour laws must adjust to the evolving realities of the labour market while maintaining the necessary protection of workers' rights.
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Working Paper 8:
A comparative study on industrial relations
and collective bargaining in East Asian countries
(pdf, 247 KB)
By Youngmo Yoon, November 2009, ISBN No. 9789221229186
This paper is part of a series of studies on industrial relations developments in different
countries and regions of the world. It examines the current state of industrial relations and
collective bargaining, as well as the varied legal, political, economic and social changes
leading to the realities of employment relations in East Asian countries today. Before the
1990s these countries enjoyed relative stability in industrial relations; however, as a result
of globalization, they now face increasing competitive pressures and are experiencing a
degree of turbulence as the actors attempt to settle into viable models of industrial
relations.
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Working Paper 7:
Industrial Relations and Collective Bargaining in China
(pdf, 247 KB)
By Chang Hee Lee, October 2009, ISBN No. 9789221228424
This paper is a part of a comparative study examining industrial relations developments in
different countries and regions of the world. It examines the remarkable changes China has
undergone in the field of industrial and employment relations, in particular after the transition
to a market economy after 1978. Economic reform in China has been accompanied by the
introduction of a new legislative and institutional framework for industrial and employment
relations and this paper studies those developments.
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Working Paper 6:
Labour Relations in Uruguay 2005-08
(pdf, 715 KB)
By Graciela Mazzuchi, November 2009, ISBN No. 9789221226925
This paper is part of a series of studies examining industrial relations developments in different
countries and regions of the world. It looks at how industrial relations systems and practices
have evolved, and at how they are adapting to meet contemporary labour market challenges. It
is particularly concerned with collective bargaining trends and innovative agreements that
contribute to employment security, social protection, and the implementation of workers’
rights.
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Working Paper 5:
Industrial Relations and Collective Bargaining: Argentina, Brazil and Mexico compared
(pdf, 909 KB)
By Adalberto Cardoso and Julian gindin, October 2009, ISBN No. 9789221225317
This working paper is part of a comparative study examining industrial relations
developments in different countries and regions of the world. The paper provides a
comparative analysis of industrial relations in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. All three
countries have distinct political, institutional and economic backgrounds, yet they share
some important features, such as the central role that the State plays in regulating the
labour market and working conditions. This does not mean that collective bargaining is not
important where it exists; only that its role tends to be limited to legally defined
constituencies.
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Working Paper 4:
Signing International Framework Agreements: Case Studies from South Africa, Russia and Japan
(pdf, 578 KB)
By Konstantinos Papadakis, September 2009, ISBN No. 9789221226925
The present paper is the outcome of a research effort which involved collaborations with various ILO
branches and field Offices, particularly in Tokyo, Moscow and Pretoria, as well as the management of multinational
companies, social partners and external experts and academics.
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