Publications on freedom of association
March 2017
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ILO Research paper No. 19
Foreign trade barriers and jobs in global supply chains
29 March 2017
This paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of how trade and trade policies shape job creation and destruction across countries in the context of a globally fragmented production, by considering manufacturing and services jobs separately. The analysis takes into account not only tariff and non-tariff barriers to goods trade, but also barriers to services trade.
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Violence and Harassment at Work
Violence and Harassment against Women and Men in the World of Work-Trade Union Perspective and Action
08 March 2017
Violence against women and men in the world of work is an abuse of power that affects the most marginalised workers. Women are disproportionately affected where unequal power relations, low pay, non-standard working conditions and other workplace abuses expose them to violence in the world of work. This report draws on the work of Global Union Federations and 35 national case studies from different sectors and countries across the world to show that through collective agreements, workplace policies and negotiations, campaigns and awareness raising, trade unions have taken constructive steps to tackle violence in the world of work. A key objective of the report is to promote a systematic approach to prevention and elimination of violence and harassment at work and to inform trade unions in building a strong position for the development of a standard-setting item at the International Labour Conference in 2018.
February 2017
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Report
Working anytime, anywhere: The effects on the world of work
15 February 2017
This report considers the impact of telework/ICT-mobile work on the world of work. It synthesises research carried out by Eurofound’s network of European correspondents and ILO country experts.
January 2017
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Publication
Collection and Use of Labour Inspection Statistics - A short guide
11 January 2017
This guide is intended to introduce governments, in particular ministries of labour and labour inspectorates, the importance of labour inspection statistics and benefits that can be derived from them. The guide presents, in a user-friendly manner, practical advice about labour inspection information and statistics. It details why these statistics are useful and ways in which they can increase the efficiency of inspectorates; what areas they should cover; and how they can be produced, interpreted and presented to stakeholders.
December 2016
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Publication
Resolving individual labour disputes: A comparative overview
23 December 2016
This book examines the institutions and mechanisms for settlement of individual labour disputes in various countries.
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Conditions of Work and Employment Series No. 85
Evaluating the effects of the structural labour market reforms on collective bargaining in Greece
15 December 2016
The present report assesses the social and economic impact of the changes in the regulatory framework of collective bargaining in Greece.
November 2016
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Publication
Non-standard employment around the world: Understanding challenges, shaping prospects
16 November 2016
The report analyses the incidence and trends of non-standard forms of employment globally and explores the reasons behind this phenomenon, including changes in the world of work brought about by globalization and social change.
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Publication
Promotion of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work as Tools for Peace in Myanmar (Final Evaluation Summary)
01 November 2016
Project: MMR/13/12/EEC - Evaluation Consultants: Ana García-Femenía & Thet Hnin
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Governance and Tripartism working paper series
Post-crisis social dialogue in Spain: The calm after the storm
01 November 2016
This study examines the challenges facing tripartite social dialogue in Spain and its potential for revitalization following the timid steps taken by successive governments and the social partners. The authors contrast this situation to the resilience of bipartite social dialogue between trade unions and employer organizations, and the positive contribution it made to coordinating collective bargaining through this difficult economic and political period. The report highlights a number of good practices in seeking to re-launch tripartite social dialogue, including a 2014 Declaration of Intent signed by trade unions, employers’ organizations and the government, and a pact on employment activation policies for the long-term unemployed. These achievements are promising, although additional efforts are needed to fully revitalize social dialogue and contribute to a stronger economic and labour market recovery. The paper considers also the role of social dialogue in key policy issues such as labour market and pension reforms, and the formulation and implementation of National Reform Programmes in the context of the European Semester.
October 2016
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Conditions of Work and Employment Series No. 83
Redistributing value added towards labour in apparel supply chains: Tackling low wages through purchasing practices
07 October 2016