Resources on Public services sector

  1. ILO nursing personnel Convention No. 149: recognize their contribution, address their needs

    31 July 2005

    Gives the texts of the ILO Nursing Personnel Convention, 1977 (No. 149) and Nursing Personnel Recommendation, 1977 (No. 157). Explains the addressed issues, and lists the countries that have ratified the Convention. Appends suggestions concerning a practical application of the standards.

  2. Practical Guide for Strengthening Social Dialogue in Public Service Reform

    01 January 2005

    Public service reform is a continuing process to meet changing public needs and conditions. Strengthening social dialogue is esential in a context of reform to reach the target of decent work.

  3. Practical Guide for Strengthening Social Dialogue in Public Service Reform

    01 January 2005

  4. 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.

  5. Public Emergency Services: Social dialogue in a changing environment

    27 November 2002

    Explores employment trends and issues in the fire, police and emergency medical services. Examines conditions of employment, occupational safety and health issues, human resources planning and training and the state of social dialogue and rights at work. Covers trends mainly during the 1990s and 2000.

  6. The impact of decentralization and privatization on municipal services. Report JMMS/2001

    14 September 2001

    Identifies trends in decentralization and privatization and their impact on local government and the quality of public services. Discusses employment issues, dialogue between the social partners, and various regulatory approaches.

  7. Note on the proceedings. Public utilities. Report TMPU/1999/9

    26 November 1999

    Managing the Privatization and restructuring of Public Utilities (water, gas and electricity). Report for discussion at the Tripartite meeting on Managing the Privatization and restructuring of Public Utilities, TMPU/1999