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Merchants of Labour

By: International Labour Office,International Institute for Labour Studies

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Merchants of Labour

By: International Labour Office,International Institute for Labour Studies

More workers are crossing national borders to look for jobs than ever before. Many migrants seek overseas employment with the help of agents or intermediaries. These "merchants of labour" include relatives who finance a migrant's trip, provide housing and arrange for a job abroad; public employment services; and private recruitment agencies. They also comprise an insalubrious underworld of smugglers and traffickers. The agents who recruit and deploy migrant workers are at the heart of the evolving migration infrastructure, i.e. the network of business and personal ties that is creating a global labour market. This book highlights best practices in the activities and regulation of these merchants of labour as well as innovative strategies to protect migrant workers, underlining the contribution of ILO standards. It covers a broad range of national and regional experiences and puts "merchants of labour" in the wider context of changing employment relationships in globalizing labour markets. The papers it contains are an important contribution to understanding a major mechanism facilitating the growth of the migrant labour force.

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9290147806

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Decent Working Time

New Trends, New Issues

By: International Labour Office

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Decent Working Time

New Trends, New Issues

By: International Labour Office

Including international comparative analysis alongside national case studies, this volume offers a wealth of information on the new trends which have emerged over the past decades - all of which were discussed at the recent 9th International Symposium on Working Time, Paris (2004). It looks at the increasing use of results-based employment relationships for managers and professionals, and the increasing fragmentation of time to more closely tailor staffing needs to customer requirements (e.g., short-hours, part-time work). Moreover, as operating/opening hours rapidly expand toward a 24-hour and 7-day economy, the book considers how this has resulted in a growing diversification, decentralization, and individualization of working hours, as well as an increasing tension between enterprises' business requirements and workers' needs and preferences regarding their hours. This new reality has raised some other challenging issues as well and the volume addresses those such as increasing employment insecurity and instability, time-related social inequalities, particularly in relation to gender, workers' ability to balance their paid work with their personal lives, and even the synchronization of working hours with social times, such as community activities.

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International Labour Organization

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9221179508

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The Global Evolution of Industrial Relations

Events, Ideas and the IIRA

By: Bruce E. Kaufman,International Labour Office

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The Global Evolution of Industrial Relations

Events, Ideas and the IIRA

By: Bruce E. Kaufman,International Labour Office

This publication examines the history and practice of industrial relations around the world to date, as well as considering potential future prospects and developments. Issues discussed include: early industrial relations in Europe and North America; key aspects that have shaped industrial relations during the post World War II period, including the role and impact of the International Labour Organization and the International Industrial Relations Association (IIRA); and modern industrial relations in the United States, Australasia, Canada, the UK, continental Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America.

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9221141535

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Labour and Population Programme

An Annotated Bibliography

By: International Labour Office

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Labour and Population Programme

An Annotated Bibliography

By: International Labour Office

Provides bibliographic references of some 500 publications and documents issued by the Labour and Population Programme between 1972 and 1990, with abstracts from the ILO's LABORDOC data base. The book covers research, education and training, as well as particular target groups, such as women.

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9221077489

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The Urban Informal Sector in Asia

An Annotated Bibliography

By: S. V. Sethuraman,International Labour Office

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The Urban Informal Sector in Asia

An Annotated Bibliography

By: S. V. Sethuraman,International Labour Office

An annotated bibliography which brings together about 240 recent titles on the urban informal sector in Asia, an area of high employment and rapid growth. Arranged thematically, it covers training, women, labour market, urban poverty, working conditions and economic growth.

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International Labour Organization

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9221082598

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Women Workers

An Annotated Bibliography, 1983-94

By: International Labour Office

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Women Workers

An Annotated Bibliography, 1983-94

By: International Labour Office

Produced from the LABORDOC database, lists 953 English-language publications, technical reports, working papers and other documents, produced at ILO headquarters or in ILO field offices, or prepared in connection with ILO programmes.

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International Labour Organization

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9221092011

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Africa Since 1935

By: Unesco. International Scientific Committee for the Drafting of a General History of Africa

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Africa Since 1935

By: Unesco. International Scientific Committee for the Drafting of a General History of Africa

The hardcover edition of volume 8 was published in 1994. This paperback edition is the eighth and final volume to be published in the UNESCO General History of Africa. Volume 8 examines the period from 1935 to the present, and details the role of African states in the Second World War and the rise of postwar Africa. This is one of the most important books in the entire series, and as such, it is an unabridged paperback.

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Univ of California Press

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0520067037

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Organizing for Social Justice

Global Report Under the Follow-up to the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

By: International Labour Office

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Organizing for Social Justice

Global Report Under the Follow-up to the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

By: International Labour Office

Freedom of association, and the recognition of the right to bargain collectively, are not only fundamental human rights at work, but also vital elements of economic, social and political processes. Organizing for Social Justice takes account of the current trends in exercising these rights as well as the significant challenges that still remain in many parts of the world, particularly in today's global economy. The chapters are: Freedom of association and collective bargaining: The foundations for democratic development; From principles to practice: The challenges ahead; Organizing and bargaining in the global economy; Encouraging progress: Technical cooperation to strengthen and extend freedom of association and collective bargaining; Building on progress

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International Labour Organization

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9221130304

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Child Care

An Annotated Bibliography

By: International Labour Office

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Child Care

An Annotated Bibliography

By: International Labour Office

Despite an increase in the sheer number of child-care facilities available, governments and institutions have not been able to keep pace with the enormous demand by working parents for appropriate and affordable care for their children. The past few decades have seen the entry into the labour force of large numbers of women, many of whom have young children. Yet the achievement of equality between men and women in employment is hampered by the fact that women still have to assume the major burden of household work and child care. This timely bibliography, containing full descriptions of recent.

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Staff Studies for the World Economic Outlook, 1997

By: International Monetary Fund

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Staff Studies for the World Economic Outlook, 1997

By: International Monetary Fund

These studies provide supporting material for the analysis and scenarios in the World Economic Outlook.

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International Monetary Fund

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1557757011

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9781557757012

Implementing Codes of Conduct

How Businesses Manage Social Performance in Global Supply Chains

By: Ivanka Mamic,International Labour Office

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Implementing Codes of Conduct

How Businesses Manage Social Performance in Global Supply Chains

By: Ivanka Mamic,International Labour Office

As manufacturing and trade become increasingly globalised, there is a need to ensure that the practices of multinational companies and suppliers operating in developing countries meet minimum standards in terms of employment conditions and rights, health and safety, and environmental practices. This publication sets out research findings on the emerging nature of corporate social responsibility and the implementation of codes of conduct in global supply chains. It draws on research undertaken in the sports footwear, clothing and retail sectors, and on interviews with hundreds of company managers and suppliers, activists, government officials, factory workers and worker representatives in a range of developed and developing countries.

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International Labour Organization

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9221162702

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9789221162704

Teachers in Developing Countries

A Survey of Employment Conditions

By: International Labour Office

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Teachers in Developing Countries

A Survey of Employment Conditions

By: International Labour Office

Forming part of the regular work carried out by the ILO to serve as a basis for monitoring, with UNESCO, the application of the 1966 Recommendation concerning the status of teachers, this study sheds light on the specific conditions of teachers in developing countries.

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International Labour Organization

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9221064417

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World Migration 2008

Managing Labour Mobility in the Evolving Global Economy

By: International Organization for Migration

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World Migration 2008

Managing Labour Mobility in the Evolving Global Economy

By: International Organization for Migration

World Migration 2008 focuses on the labour mobility of people in today's evolving global economy. It provides policy findings and practical options with a view to making labour migration more effective and equitable and to maximizing the benefits of labour migration for all stakeholders concerned. The report also analyses migration flows, stocks and trends and surveys current migration developments in the major regions of the world.

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Hammersmith Press

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9290684054

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World Employment 1996/97

National Policies in a Global Context

By: International Labour Office

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World Employment 1996/97

National Policies in a Global Context

By: International Labour Office

Full employment is the theme of this second issue of ""World Employment"". The report includes a global review of recent employment trends and of the major sources of scepticism over the contemporary relevance of full employment. It presents empirical evidence to refute claims that the end of work and jobless growth are now facts of life, and argues that, suitably updated, the objective of full employment remains both highly desirable and attainable.; The book provides policy options for: industrialized countries, including recommendations on how to reverse the drift away from full employment.

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9221103269

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Violence at Work

By: Duncan Chappell,Vittorio Di Martino,International Labour Office

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Violence at Work

By: Duncan Chappell,Vittorio Di Martino,International Labour Office

Violence at work, ranging from bullying and mobbing, to threats by psychologically unstable co-workers, sexual harassment and homicide, is increasing worldwide and has reached epidemic levels in some countries. This updated and revised edition looks at the full range of aggressive acts, offers new information on their occurrence and identifies occupations and situations at particular risk. It is organised in three sections: understanding violence at work; responding to violence at work; future action.

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9221179486

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9789221179481

Gender in Agriculture Sourcebook

By: World Bank,Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

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Gender in Agriculture Sourcebook

By: World Bank,Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

The 'Gender in Agriculture Sourcebook' provides an up-to-date understanding of gender issues and a rich compilation of compelling evidence of good practices and lessons learned to guide practitioners in integrating gender dimensions into agricultural projects and programs. It is serves as a tool for: guidance; showcasing key principles in integrating gender into projects; stimulating the imagination of practitioners to apply lessons learned, experiences, and innovations to the design of future support and investment in the agriculture sector. The Sourcebook draws on a wide range of experience from World Bank, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and other donor agencies, governments, institutions, and groups active in agricultural development. The Sourcebook looks at: access to and control of assets; access to markets, information and organization; and capacity to manage risk and vulnerability through a gender lens. There are 16 modules covering themes of cross-cutting importance for agriculture with strong gender dimensions (Policy, Public Administration and Governance; Agricultural Innovation and Education; Food Security; Markets; Rural Finance; Rural Infrastructure; Water; Land; Labor; Natural Resource Management; and Disaster and Post-Conflict Management) and specific subsectors in agriculture (Crops, Livestock, Forestry, and Fisheries). A separate module on Monitoring and Evaluation is included, responding to the need to track implementation and development impact. Each module contains three different sub-units: (1) A Module Overview gives a broad introduction to the topic and provides a summary of major development issues in the sector and rationale of looking at gender dimension; (2) Thematic Notes provide a brief and technically sound guide in gender integration in selected themes with lessons learned, guidelines, checklists, organizing principles, key questions, and key performance indicators; and (3) Innovative Activity Profiles describe the design and innovative features of recent and exciting projects and activities that have been implemented or are ongoing.

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World Bank Publications

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0821375881

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9780821375884

IBSS: Sociology: 1993 Vol 43

By: International Committee for Social Science Information and Documentation

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IBSS: Sociology: 1993 Vol 43

By: International Committee for Social Science Information and Documentation

This bibliography lists the most important works published in sociology in 1993. Renowned for its international coverage and rigorous selection procedures, the IBSS provides researchers and librarians with the most comprehensive and scholarly bibliographic service available in the social sciences. The IBSS is compiled by the British Library of Political and Economic Science at the London School of Economics, one of the world's leading social science institutions. Published annually, the IBSS is available in four subject areas: anthropology, economics, political science and sociology.

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Psychology Press

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0415111498

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9780415111492

A Global Alliance Against Forced Labour

Global Report Under the Follow-up to the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, 2005

By: International Labour Office

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A Global Alliance Against Forced Labour

Global Report Under the Follow-up to the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, 2005

By: International Labour Office

This report is an account of contemporary forced labour to date. It provides the first global and regional estimates by an international organization of forced labour in the world today, including the number of people affected and how many of them are victims of trafficking, as well as of the profits made by the criminals exploiting trafficked workers.Based on these data, the report highlights the gravity of the problem of forced labour. From this data emerges three major categories of forced labour: forced labour imposed by the State for economic, political or other purposes, forced labour linked to poverty and discrimination and forced labour that arises from migration and trafficking of workers across the world, often associated with globalization.The report provides evidence that the abolition of forced labour represents a challenge for virtually every country in the world industrialized, transition and developing countries alike. It assesses experience at the national level in taking up this challenge, with particular emphasis on the importance of sound laws and policies and their rigorous enforcement, as well as effective prevention strategies. The report also reviews the actions against forced labour taken over the past four years by the ILO and its tripartite partners governments, employers and workers. It calls for a new global alliance to relegate forced labour to history.

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9221153606

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9789221153603

Fiscal Monitor, October 2014

Back to Work: How Fiscal Policy Can Help

By: International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.

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Fiscal Monitor, October 2014

Back to Work: How Fiscal Policy Can Help

By: International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.

At a time when job creation tops the policy agenda globally, this issue of the Fiscal Monitor explores if and how fiscal policy can do more for jobs. It finds that while fiscal policy cannot substitute for comprehensive reforms, it can support job creation in a number of ways. First, deficit reduction can be designed and timed to minimize negative effects on employment. Second, fiscal policy can facilitate structural reforms in the labor market by offsetting their potential short term costs. And third, targeted fiscal measures, including labor tax cuts, can help tackle challenges in specific segments of the labor market, such as youth and older workers.

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1498383181

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9781498383189

Labour Information

A Guide to Selected Sources

By: International Labour Office

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Labour Information

A Guide to Selected Sources

By: International Labour Office

This reference book provides a core list of publications in the labour field covering both reference materials and selected ILO publications in English. It covers employment training, labour relations, labour administration, working conditions and environment, social security, promotion of equality and workers' education.

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9221072746

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Statistics on Poverty and Income Distribution

An ILO Compendium of Data

By: Hamid Tabatabai,International Labour Office

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Statistics on Poverty and Income Distribution

An ILO Compendium of Data

By: Hamid Tabatabai,International Labour Office

Datos estadísticos sobre pobreza y distribución de rentas en países desarrollados, en desarrollo o en transición a nivel nacional y regional.

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9221095053

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9789221095057

Rural Development and Women in Africa

By: International Labour Office

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Rural Development and Women in Africa

By: International Labour Office

Proceedings and papers prepared for the ILO Tripartite African Regional Seminar on Rural Development and Women held in Dakar, Senegal on June 15-19, 1981.

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