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NEW ! NEW ! NEW ! There Is an Alternative The Role of Collective Regulating for Decent Work Economic policies and labour strategies Bargaining in the Global New directions in labour market regulation beyond the mainstream Edited by Sangheon Lee and Deirdre McCann Edited by Nicolas Pons-Vignon Economy Regulating the labour market is a distortion Negotiating for social justice 4 Since the start of the global economic crisis, Edited by Susan Hayter for some, a panacea for others. This book economists and trade unionists have sought provides the ingredients for those who wish to engage in dialogue with government and Susan Hayter has put together a first-rate to transcend simple positions. Drawing on business, hoping to arrive at the adoption set of authors and chapters on the positive empirical, interdisciplinary and compara- of balanced policies that would deliver an role collective bargaining and employee voice tive perspectives, this unique collection es- LABOUR ISSUES AND LABOUR LAW equitable and sustainable recovery. But some have to play in the global economy of the tablishes the moral and economic case for years on, countries have failed to break with twenty-first century. Examples from numer- regulation, identifies the circumstances the economic regime that caused the crisis, ous countries illustrate how negotiation and that make regulation effective, and reveals and in many, austerity programmes are being dialogue can lead to a win–win outcome of the gap between “law on the books” and adopted and social and labour rights are improved economic performance and en- “law in action”. A significant resource for under attack. hanced equality and social justice. scholars and policy-makers who are engaged Bruce Kaufman, Georgia State University, USA in thinking about regulation as part of a just Achieving a meaningful reduction in in- regime market. equality and the power of finance requires Participation in the global economy can con- Guy Mundlak, Tel Aviv University both the formulation of convincing policy tribute to growth and development but, as alternatives and the determination to see the recent financial crisis demonstrated, such This book is an international and interdis them realized. The short articles here, from participation can also threaten employment, ciplinary response to the neoliberal ideologies the Global Labour Column, show that one- wages and labour standards. This volume that have shaped labour market regulation in dimensional thinking has been a major reason examines the role that collective bargaining recent decades. It draws on contributions by for the severity of the crisis. The contributions plays in ensuring that participation in the leading experts across a range of disciplines, give an insightful overview of current labour global economy is balanced, fair and just. including economics, law, political science struggles around the world as well as the and industrial relations. International in institutional measures that have proven suc- Collective bargaining is often seen either as scope, it includes chapters on both advanced cessful. The programme the authors propose an impediment to the smooth functioning of economies and the developing world. The is ambitious, as it implies reversing deep markets, or as ineffective. This book focuses volume identifies central themes in the con- trends such as the exclusion of many workers on the other side of the story and demon- temporary regulation of labour, including the from wage negotiations, growing casualiza- strates the positive contribution that collec- role of empirical research in assessing and tion and increasing wage inequality, but such tive bargaining can make to both economic supporting labour market interventions, the ambition is necessary if there is to be an and social goals. No one size fits all and regulation of precarious work and the emer- alternative. the various contributions examine how this gence of new types of labour markets. Each fundamental principle and right at work is theme is explored through key contributions realized in different country settings and how by leading experts. Chapters cover issues June 2011 xvi+130 pp. its practice can be reinforced across borders. that include labour market uncertainty, the The volume also highlights the numerous Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-124581-0 effectiveness of legal norms and methodolo- challenges in this regard and the critically gies for evaluating the intersection of various CHF 30 important role that governments play in rebal- levels of regulation. The book advances the USD 30 ancing bargaining power in a global economy. academic and policy debates on post-crisis The chapters are written in an accessible GBP 18 labour regulation by identifying new chal- style and deal with practical subjects (e.g. lenges, subjects and theoretical perspec- EUR 22 employment security, workplace change and tives. In contrast to the dominant deregula- productivity and working time). tory approaches, it calls for labour market Co-published with Edward Elgar. regulation to be reinvigorated. June 2011 x+316 pp. Co-published with Palgrave Macmillan. Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-124099-0 July 2011 xvi+364 pp CHF 50 Hardback ISBN 978-92-2-124559-9 USD 50 CHF 110 GBP 30 USD 110 EUR 33 GBP 67.50 EUR 75
NEW ! NEW ! NEW ! International Labour The Employment The Global Crisis Standards Electronic Library Relationship Causes, responses and challenges ILSE 2011 A comparative overview A well-coordinated, professional and efficient Edited by Giuseppe Casale labour administration machinery is essential CD-ROM The issue of who is or is not in an employ- to the effective governance of the labour 5 Wide-ranging, valuable and user-friendly, market. ILSE is an electronic reference library of ment relationship has become problematic in recent decades as a result of major This important collection of essays brings basic international labour standards docu- changes in work organization as well as in together the main findings of ILO research ments, including: LABOUR ISSUES AND LABOUR LAW the adequacy of legal regulation in adapting since the start of the global financial and • ILO Conventions to such changes. In different parts of the economic crisis in 2008. With contributions world there are increasing difficulties with from diverse research disciplines, the volume • Recommendations provides new perspectives on employment establishing whether or not an employment • Constitution relationship exists in situations where the and income-led growth and the role of regu- respective rights and obligations of the par- lation, and makes policy recommendations •S tanding Orders of the International Labour ties concerned are not clear, where there has for the future. Conference been an attempt to disguise the employment The collection presents the different policy • General Surveys relationship, or where inadequacies or gaps responses that have been put in place in exist in legal frameworks or in their inter- •D igest of Decisions of the Committee on different regions and assesses their effects. pretation or application. Vulnerable workers Freedom of Association It also examines the reforms that are needed tend to suffer most in these situations. At in labour markets, incomes, enterprises and the same time, social partners and labour •D eclaration on Fundamental Principles and social protection to achieve a sustainable administrators emphasize that globalization Rights at Work recovery in the world of work. The role of has increased the need for protection, in par- social dialogue in overcoming obstacles to • Global Reports ticular against the circumvention of national the implementation of these reforms and in labour legislation by contractual and/or other and the recent publications on international ensuring their equity is discussed. Finally, the legal arrangements. labour standards. volume looks at how globalization of trade Accordingly, the employment relationship and finance can be made fairer. A selection of further texts is available in is coming under more and more scrutiny Arabic, Chinese, German, Portuguese and not only from labour lawyers, but also from June 2011 xx+240 pp Russian. workers, employers and the judiciary. Changes Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-124579-7 in the world of work are continuing to modify CHF 50 May 2011 CD-ROM the “traditional employment relationship”. ISSN 1020-9972 These changes are altering both labour USD 50 CHF 25 legislation and affecting the ways labour law GBP 25 is implemented. USD 25 EUR 35 GBP 16 This book presents the complex relation of labour legislation to the employment relation- EUR 16 ship, reporting on the many terms, notions, Trilingual English / French / Spanish definitions, laws and practice in the various regions of the world. Co-published with Hart Publishing. January 2011 320 pp. Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-123302-2 The dollar (USD) rates apply in the USA, the pound sterling (GBP) rates apply in CHF 50 the UK, and the euro (EUR) rates in the USD 48 EU only. In all other countries the Swiss GBP 30 franc (CHF) rates or the equivalent in convertible currencies are applicable EUR 33 Prices and titles may be subject to change without notice
Labour Law and Worker International and Fundamentals of Labour Protection in Developing Comparative Labour Law Administration Countries Current challenges Giuseppe Casale and Alagandram Sivananthiran Edited by Tzehainesh Teklè Arturo Bronstein A well-coordinated, professional and efficient 6 This important new study shifts the focus Written by a leading expert in labour law, this labour administration machinery is essential invaluable study provides a comprehensive to the effective governance of the labour of scholarly and policy debates on the role market. of labour law in an era of globalization away analysis of the challenges facing labour law from the countries and labour law systems in the twenty-first century across the globe. It This unique volume clearly sets out the LABOUR ISSUES AND LABOUR LAW of the North to those of the global South. focuses in particular on labour law and inter- role, functions and organization of labour Placing its analysis within the context of the national trade, the employment relationship administration, highlighting the relationship current scholarly debates on the challenges and the fundamental rights of the person in between social policy and economic policy, and future of labour law, the book critically the employer/employee relationship, work in and identifying the vast array of services to reviews the relevant literature and reflects the informal economy and outsourced work, which most people have access during their upon the way in which workers’ protection as well as discussing the most noteworthy working lives. tends to be conceptualized, as well as on the changes in labour law at the regional level. It gives a comprehensive overview of the adequacy of the legal categories and tools The international nature of global supply main principles of labour administration, used to further it, with special attention given chains means that nationally defined labour covering labour legislation, industrial rela- to the effectiveness of labour legislation in laws are increasingly unable to provide effec- tions, working conditions and employment, promoting gender equality. tive protection against inhumane working and describes ways in which current chal- The book argues that, in addition to problems conditions. The author offers different ap- lenges can be met through policy, organiza- in the application of labour law, there is a proaches to improving the effectiveness of tion, coordination and management. mismatch between the realities of the devel- labour law in the globalized era, including ratification of ILO Conventions, the har This book will be an invaluable resource for oping world and the social, economic and monization of labour legislation in areas labour administrators, labour inspectors, political underpinnings of labour law. This with an important trade market, the inclu- conciliators, employment service officials, dates back to its development in post-colonial sion of social clauses in international trade governments, workers, employers, researchers African and South Asian countries and, to a agreements, and the application of corporate and professionals. lesser extent, in Latin American ones. The divergence persists, while new manifestations social codes across supply chains. February 2010 xvi+92 pp. have appeared due to globalization, leaving Co-published with Palgrave Macmillan. Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-122999-5 a significant number of workers outside the scope of labour law and in need of protection. 2009 320 pp. CHF 30 Against this background, the book explores Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-121202-7 USD 28 regulatory and policy responses at different governance levels to enhance the scope and CHF 80 GBP 18 application of labour regulation in Latin USD 80 EUR 20 America, South Asia and southern Africa. GBP 40 Also available in French and Spanish Co-published with Hart Publishing. EUR 50 Also available in Spanish February 2010 xxxvi+304 pp. Paperback ISBN 978-92-9014-894-4 CHF 60 USD 55 GBP 35 EUR 40
RELATED TITLES Don’t Waste the Crisis Critical perspectives for a new economic model NEW ! NEW ! Edited by Nicolas Pons-Vignon ••2010 – xx+96 pp. ••ISBN 978-92-2- 123442-5 ••CHF 30; USD 28; GBP 18; EUR 22 The Financial and Economic Crisis Financial crises, deflation Climate change and labour: A decent work response and trade union responses: The need for International Institute for Labour Studies ••2009 – xx+80 pp. What are the lessons? a “just transition” ••ISBN 978-92-9014-900-2 ••CHF 25; USD 25; GBP 15; EUR 16 International Journal of Labour Research, International Journal of Labour Research, Vol. 2, Issue 1 Vol. 2, Issue 2 The International Labour 7 When the financial crisis erupted back in Climate change is now widely acknowledged Organization and the Quest for 2008, analysts and policy-makers were quick as one of the great – if not the greatest – Social Justice, 1919–2009 to look for historical precedents from which challenges facing humanity in the coming LABOUR ISSUES AND LABOUR LAW Gerry Rodgers, Eddy Lee, Lee to draw policy guidance. As such, they were decades. Through its impact on average Swepston and Jasmien van Daele able to get inspiration from the recent experi- temperature, precipitations and sea levels, ••2009 – xvi+272 pp. ences of Sweden, Japan and the Republic it will endanger the livelihood of hundreds ••ISBN 978-92-2-121955-2 of Korea in the 1990s, and even from the of millions and impose increasing costs on ••CHF 50; USD 50; GBP 35; EUR 35 Great Depression in the United States, our societies if nothing is done. Indeed, the Also available in French and Spanish where financial meltdowns led to a variety economic costs of inaction have been esti- of economic outcomes. Indeed, many of the mated at something between 5 and 20 per Edward Phelan and the ILO policy responses that have been put forward cent of global GDP by 2050. It is the people The life and views of an since the beginning of the current crisis or from the poorest nations of the world, those international social actor that are still being debated were imported who have in effect contributed the least to ••2009 – xii+326 pp. in large part in what was done and not done the problem that are likely to suffer its worst ••ISBN 978-92-2-1219835-5 in those countries. impacts. Clearly, inaction is not an option. ••CHF 50; USD 50; GBP 35; EUR 35 For this issue of the International Journal of When it comes to employment, it goes without Blunting Neoliberalism Labour Research, the authors were asked to saying that climate change and policies to Tripartism and economic reforms examine the cases of the United States in mitigate it will in time have an enormous in the developing world the 1930s and of Sweden, Japan and the impact on industries, jobs and workers. Yet Edited by Lydia Fraile Republic of Korea in the 1990s to docu- until very recently climate change negoti- ••2009 – 240 pp. ment the build-up to the financial crisis, ations showed only limited concern about ••ISBN 978-92-9014-896-8 its economic and political consequences the fate of workers. ••CHF 110; USD 100; GBP 65; EUR 75 and, as crucially, how the labour movement This issue of the International Journal of responded to the situation. The articles Labour Research highlights the fact that Forced Labor thus offer a range of perspectives that fully Coercion and exploitation reflect the wide diversity of the political and climate change already has an impact, particularly in the South and in the agri- in the private economy industrial relations systems of the countries studied. cultural sector, exacerbating the problems Edited by Beate Andrees and Patrick Belser of poverty and migration. The essays here ••2009 – xvi+230 pp. 2010 118 pp. point to the need for the international com- ••ISBN 978-92-2-120164-9 munity to free up resources to help provide ••CHF 25; USD 22.50; GBP 17; EUR 17 Paperback ISSN 2076-9806 viable alternatives, notably through adapta- Also available in Spanish CHF 45 tion programmes. USD 42 In Defence of Labour Market 2011 212 pp. GBP 27 Institutions Paperback ISSN 2076-9806 Cultivating justice in the EUR 30 CHF 45 developing world Also available in French and Spanish USD 42 Edited by Janine Berg and David Kucera ••2008 – xvi+293 pp. GBP 27 ••ISBN 978-92-2-119319-7 EUR 30 ••CHF 125; USD 95; GBP 60; EUR 80 Also available in French and Spanish
NEW ! Global Employment Trends Global Employment Trends World of Work Report 2010 2011 for Youth From one crisis to the next ? International Institute for Labour Studies The challenge of a jobs recovery August 2010 The annual Global Employment Trends report Incorporating the most recent labour market Economic recovery from the crisis triggered 8 provides the latest global and regional esti- information available, this report examines by the collapse of Lehman Brothers in mates of employment and unemployment, the vulnerability of youth to unemployment 2008 remains both weak and uneven across employment by sector, vulnerable employ- and decent work deficits. It shows where countries. The result is persistently high un- ment, labour productivity and working poverty, progress has or has not been made in terms employment in some countries, and growing job precariousness almost everywhere. In EMPLOYMENT while also analysing country-level issues and of tapping the energy, talent and creativity of trends in the labour market. young people for the benefit of the economy’s the countries where the crisis originated, productive potential. It updates the world and the financial system remains dysfunctional, This year’s report is the first to assess how regional youth labour market indicators and thereby affecting enterprise investment and the world’s labour markets have been faring gives detailed analyses of longer-term trends further delaying a job recovery. during the ongoing economic recovery and in youth population, labour force, employ- to provide projections of employment and •W hen will employment recover strongly ment and unemployment, while providing enough to mitigate the effects of the crisis? unemployment prospects for the world as a a first glimpse at new estimates of working whole as well as the various regions. Chapter poverty among youth. • Is there a significant risk that the poor 1 focuses on the macroeconomic context employment prospects will lead to social for growth and employment and notes that As the first in the Global Employment unrest and erode confidence in policy- the persistently high levels of unemployment Trends for Youth series to be written during makers’ ability to provide solutions to the stand in stark contrast to the recovery seen the global economic and financial crisis, crisis that are both effective and fair? in several key macroeconomic indicators: the report shows that the impacts of the global GDP, consumption, world trade and crisis have proven to be disproportionately •W hat is the room to manoeuvre for gov- many equity markets had all recovered by severe for young people around the world. ernments to support employment recovery 2010, surpassing pre-crisis levels. Chapter In developed economies, the crisis has led while at the same time reducing budget 2 provides an overview of global trends in to the highest youth unemployment level deficits? employment, unemployment, labour force and largest increase on record, while in •H ow can well-designed employment and participation, vulnerable employment, developing economies – where 90 per cent wage policies support more balanced working poverty and other key indicators. of the world’s youth live – it threatens to growth in countries with large trade sur- Chapter 3 looks at developments across exacerbate rampant decent work deficits. This pluses, paving the way for a sustainable the various regions of the world. Chapter 4 will add to the number of young people in global recovery? offers policy considerations. It warns that a working poverty and thus prolong the cycle “narrow” focus on reducing fiscal deficits of poverty through at least another gener • In what ways can the financial sector be without addressing job creation will further ation. The report also offers valuable lessons reformed to serve the needs of the real weaken employment prospects for the 205 learned from evaluating youth employment economy? million unemployed in 2010. programmes. Ideally, these lessons will shape This report shows that a sustainable, job-rich future development, as countries continue January 2011 xi+99 pp. recovery is possible – provided that the factors to prioritize youth in their national recovery that led to the crisis are tackled. Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-124545-2 policy agendas. October 2010 xvi+120 pp. CHF 50 August 2010 80 pp. Paperback ISBN 978-92-9014-948-4 USD 48 Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-123855-3 CHF 50 GBP 30 CHF 40 USD 50 EUR 33 USD 39 GBP 30 Also available in French and Spanish GBP 25 EUR 35 EUR 28 To place Fax: (+41) your order locally, 022 799 6938 see pages 58-63 pubvente@ilo.org www.ilo.org/publns
NEW ! NEW ! NEW ! From the Great Recession to Assessing Green Jobs Job-rich Growth in Asia Labour Market Recovery Potential in Developing Strategies for local employment, skills development and social protection Issues, evidence and policy options Countries Cristina Martinez-Fernandez, Kees Van Der Ree, Edited by Iyanatul Islam and Sher Verick Sylvain Giguère and Aurelio Parisotto A practitioner’s guide The Great Recession was one of the most Andrew Jarvis, Adarsh Varma and Justin Ram Developing Asia is currently leading the 9 traumatic global events of the first decade of world’s economic rebound from the global the twenty-first century. This book showcases A number of studies for industrialized coun- tries assess how a transition to a sustainable, economic and financial crisis. The region has research undertaken by leading experts on the been hailed as the quickest to emerge, with low-carbon economy might affect employ- EMPLOYMENT macroeconomic and labour market dimen- the recovery marking a clear V-shape while sions of the financial crisis of 2007–09. It ment. These typically find overall job gains compared to “business-as-usual” scenarios. in other parts of the world the final shape provides a global overview, interpreting the still remains uncertain. This strong recovery causes, consequences and policy responses The more detailed of these studies address not just changes in the total number of jobs, is largely due to China’s rapid return to high to the Great Recession from the perspective growth rates, its huge stimulus package and of both developing and developed countries. but also underlying job movements as well as the quality of jobs. Such knowledge is vital to its growing demand for imports provided a The contributions trace the Great Recession’s informing policies that enable a just transi- significant boost to regional exporters from complex and multiple causes, ranging from tion to a green economy, yet there are few neighbouring economies. Economic growth market, policy and regulatory failures to comparable studies for developing countries. has also regained strong momentum in global imbalances. Since different countries A key bottleneck is the scarcity of informa- the other large emerging economies of the – particularly the developing ones – have tion, particularly employment and production region. If economic recovery is well on its been affected variously, the authors delin- data on green jobs as well as on linkages way, however, lagging employment growth and eate the diversity in the macroeconomic and with the rest of the economy. As part of the widespread underemployment and poverty labour market consequences. The impacts ILO’s Global Green Jobs Programme, this are putting strains on labour markets and on specific population groups are also ana- guide provides practical solutions tailored to posing significant social challenges. The least lysed, for instance youth, which has been the considerations of developing countries developed economies of the region remain especially hard hit in the OECD countries. that can help fill these information gaps. The particularly vulnerable to a volatile inter- Noting particularly the need for a combination guide adopts a menu approach, providing national economic environment. of sound macroeconomic and labour market policy-makers with a range of options that This ILO-OECD report reviews some of the policies, the authors explore policy options take into account time and resource con- main labour market and social policy chal- for a post-crisis future. The volume argues straints as well as policy priorities. Though lenges that developing Asia faces. The report that such a future would entail a renewed meant to stand on its own, the guide also proposes a development approach that inte- commitment to full employment and global serves as a companion to a series of country grates skills, employment and social pro- collective action to advance the cause of studies published separately by the ILO, tection with local development strategies to “fair globalization”. which provide country-specific details on achieve more “sustainable and balanced” how the guide can be applied. patterns of growth. It provides guidance on This book is essential reading for all inter- ested in labour economics, employment how to implement employment and skills June 2011 x+82 pp. studies, social policy and macroeconomics. policies to maximize their impact on job crea- Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-124571-1 tion and quality employment, considers the Co-published with Palgrave Macmillan. CHF 30 development of social protection systems to make the economy both more productive December 2010 xx+310 pp. USD 30 and inclusive, and addresses vertical and Hardback ISBN 978-92-2-124031-0 GBP 20 horizontal coordination of effective policies CHF 110 EUR 22 and strategies. USD 105 Co-published with OECD. GBP 65 June 2011 128 pp. EUR 75 Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-124089-1 CHF 30 USD 35 GBP 20 EUR 24
NEW ! Studies on Growth with Equity Key Indicators of the Labour Key Indicators of the Labour International Institute for Labour Studies Market (KILM) Market (KILM) CD-ROM It is often argued that the cost of social equity Sixth edition (includes CD-ROM) Sixth edition is less economic growth, highlighting the supposed trade-off between these two goals. Key Indicators of the Labour Market (KILM) The design of the KILM interactive software, 10 The crisis that erupted in 2008 – which was is a valuable, wide-ranging reference tool that available in English, French and Spanish, preceded by rising social inequalities – has meets the ever-increasing demand for timely allows users to customize their searches by shown that this is simply not the case. In and accessible information on the rapidly any combination of indicator, economy, year, fact, if properly designed, equity-enhancing changing world of work. It offers the gen- data inputs or other specific research needs. EMPLOYMENT policies can also promote prosperity and eral user instant and uncomplicated access The easy-to-use format makes searching for reduce the risk of future crises. The aim of to data and analysis on the world’s labour relevant information on 20 key labour market the Studies on Growth with Equity series is markets. Harvesting information from inter- indicators quick and simple. to show how such policy complementarities national data repositories as well as regional and national statistical sources, the KILM This sixth edition looks specifically at the can be achieved. global economic crisis, with an initial assess- offers data for over 200 countries from 1980 through the latest available year. ment of labour market recovery prospects over the medium term in addition to updates of the Brazil: An innovative The 20 key labour market indicators the KILM estimates and projections of unemployment, uses cover employment (status, sector, hours, vulnerable employment and working poverty income-led strategy etc.), the lack of work and the characteristics for 2009. An introductory section highlights xii+130 pp. of jobseekers, education, wages and compen- the key issues relating to the world’s labour ISBN 978-92-9-014958-3 sation costs, labour productivity and working markets and shows how labour market infor- poverty. Taken together, the indicators provide mation is used to analyse labour market a strong foundation from which to address key issues and to guide policy recommenda- Germany: A job-centred questions related to productive employment and decent work. This sixth edition looks tions. By promoting the importance of labour market analysis, this valuable, wide-ranging approach specifically at the global economic crisis. reference tool is aiding progress towards the first Millennium Development Goal target to x+110 pp. With three formats available – print, inter- “achieve full and productive employment ISBN 978-92-9-014962-0 active software (CD-ROM) and an online and decent work for all, including women database – accessing the country-level data and young people”. for the 20 key labour market indicators, as Indonesia: Reinforcing well as the accompanying analysis, is now easier than ever. 2009 CD-ROM ISBN 978-92-2-022686-5 domestic demand in times CHF 100 February 2010 x+950 pp. of crisis USD 90 Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-122684-0 xii+116 pp. GBP 60 CHF 275 ISBN 978-92-9-014966-8 EUR 70 USD 250 Trilingual English/French/Spanish GBP 160 CHF 30 EUR 180 USD 28 GBP 20 EUR 22
RELATED TITLES ILO Summit on the Global Jobs Crisis ••2010 – 220 pp. ••ISBN 978-92-2-122700-7 ••CHF 35; USD 32; GBP 20; EUR 23 Also available in French and Spanish World of Work Report 2009 The global jobs crisis and beyond International Institute for Labour Studies Trade and Employment International Labour ••2010 – xvi+120 pp. in the Global Crisis Migration ••ISBN 978-92-9014-908-8 ••CHF 50; USD 50; GBP 30; EUR 35 Marion Jansen and Erik von Uexkull A rights-based approach Co-published in India with Academic Foundation In many low- and middle-income coun- This book offers a comprehensive and acces- tries, the global financial crisis has led to sible overview of international labour migra- 11 significant losses of jobs and pressures on tion and the ILO’s efforts to protect migrant World of Work Report 2008 real wages. Based on the findings of ILO- workers through a rights-based approach. Income inequalities in the age sponsored country studies of employment It gives new insights into the factors that of financial globalization impacts, this book analyses how cross-border International Institute for Labour Studies EMPLOYMENT motivate people to seek work outside their trade has acted as a transmission channel, country of origin and the significant develop- ••2008 – xii+250 pp. spreading the crisis to developing states. ment effects on both origin and destination ••ISBN 978-92-9014-868-5 Key topics covered include how changes countries. Exposing the often limited access ••CHF 50; USD 50; GBP 25; EUR 35 in trade flows affect the labour market, the of migrant workers to their fundamental rights Also available in French and SpanisH role of price volatility and demand shocks in at work, it describes in detail the international Co-published in India with the recent crisis and how export concentra- Academic Foundation norms that have evolved to protect migrant tion makes countries more vulnerable. The workers and ensure decent work for all. It book also takes an in-depth look at the strat- reflects on existing and potential international Globalization and Informal Jobs in egies households have developed to cope governance structures, addressing the link- Developing Countries with the crisis and the effects of the crisis ages between migration and development, Marc Bacchetta, Ekkehard Ernst on inequality and bargaining power. Finally, and reviews the role of the ILO’s Multilateral and Juana Paola Bustmante the study reviews how policy instruments Framework on Labour Migration in improving ••2009 – 140 pp. designed to protect workers have fared, and policy-making and international cooperation ••ISBN 978-92-2-122719-9 makes recommendations for responses to in the area of labour migration. ••CHF 35; USD 35; GBP 20; EUR 23 future crises. Also available in French and Spanish May 2010 350 pp. Co-published with the WTO June 2010 120 pp. Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-119120-9 Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-123334-3 CHF 50 Growth, Employment and Poverty CHF 25 USD 50 Reduction in Indonesia USD 25 Iyanatul Islam and Anis Chowdhury GBP 30 GBP 15 ••2009 – 210 pp. EUR 33 ••ISBN 978-92-2-122001-5 EUR 16 ••CHF 40; USD 40; GBP 25; EUR 27 The Global Employment Challenge Ajit K. Ghose, Nomaan Majid and Christoph Ernst ••2008 – xiv+290 pp. ••ISBN 978-92-2-120305-6 ••CHF 50; USD 40; GBP 22; EUR 30 2009 Labour Overview Latin America and the Caribbean ••2010 – 120 pp. ••ISBN 978-92-2-133195-0 ••CHF 15; USD 10; GBP 8; EUR 10 Also available in Spanish Promotion of Sustainable Enterprises To place Fax: (+41) Graeme Buckley, Michael Henriques and José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs your order locally, 022 799 6938 ••2009 – xxxii+258 pp. see pages 58-63 pubvente@ilo.org ••ISBN 978-92-2-121200-3 ••CHF 50; USD 50; GBP 25; EUR 35 www.ilo.org/publns Also available in Spanish
World Social Security Extending Social Security Building Decent Societies Report 2010/11 to All Rethinking the role of social security in development Providing coverage in times of crisis and A guide through challenges and options Edited by Peter Townsend beyond Social security represents an investment in a 12 The World Social Security Report 2010/11 country’s human infrastructure, which is no The downturn of the global economy has is the first in a new series of biennial reports less important than its physical infrastructure. worsened the problems of poverty and un- from the ILO that monitor social security employment across the whole world. This coverage, presenting various methods and This book outlines basic concepts such as the book makes the case for a comprehensive social protection floor and the social secu- social security system to be developed in SOCIAL PROTECTION approaches for assessing coverage and iden- tifying gaps. rity staircase, analyses the affordability of all countries, including the poorest ones, various approaches, and examines the results in order to eliminate desperate conditions Social security systems play a critical role in of practices around the world, especially in of poverty, to reverse growing inequality and alleviating poverty and providing economic low- and middle-income countries. Its second to sustain economic growth. security. They help people to cope with life’s part weighs the pros and cons of conditional major risks and to adapt to change, and cash transfers and, based on a wealth of The establishment of universal social security through income transfers they can also have statistics, argues that effective social transfer systems has been one of the cornerstones of a remarkable effect on income inequality. programmes not only alleviate poverty, but OECD countries’ successful economic and The 2008–09 financial crisis has shown that also improve labour market participation, social development and has contributed social security systems are also powerful productivity, nutrition, health care, education, to reducing poverty and fostering social economic and social stabilizers, with both consumption and social inclusion. The overall inclusion in today’s rich countries. It is short- and long-term effects. However, the message is that such investment can benefit increasingly understood that universal social crisis has thrown into sharp relief the serious poorer countries as well as richer ones, and security systems have an enormous poten- problems of access to social security around that even in times of tightened budgets and tial for low-income countries which has not the world, and how the financing of systems is global economic crisis, the dividends are well yet been sufficiently explored. Recognizing being put at risk as national budgets shrink. worth the expenditure. that economic and social development are This timely report takes a comprehensive inextricably intertwined across countries, look at how countries are investing in social October 2010 190 pp. new international strategies are required to security, how they are financing it, and how design appropriate social security policies Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-123064-9 effective their approaches are. The report also which would effectively help to reduce poverty CHF 50 and productively contribute to economic and analyses the role of social security systems in buffering the effects of the crisis. USD 50 social development. With its global scope and valuable statistical GBP 30 Co-published with Palgrave Macmillan. annexes, the World Social Security Report EUR 35 2009 xxii+386 pp. 2010/11 is an essential reference for anyone interested in social security issues. Hardback ISBN 978-92-2-121995-8 October 2010 xiv+277 pp. CHF 110 Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-123268-1 USD 105 CHF 50 GBP 65 USD 50 EUR 75 GBP 30 EUR 35 To place Fax: (+41) your order locally, 022 799 6938 see pages 58-63 pubvente@ilo.org www.ilo.org/publns
RELATED TITLES Employment and Social Protection in the New Demographic Context ••2010 – x+176 pp. ••ISBN 92-2-122689-5 ••CHF 30; USD 30; GBP 20; EUR 22 Also available in French and Spanish Microinsurance Innovation Facility: Protecting the Poor Social Security for Protecting the Working Poor A microinsurance compendium Social Justice and a Fair Annual Report 2010 Edited by Craig Churchill ••2010 – iv+68 pp. Globalization ••ISBN 978-92-2-124553-7 “...enables policy-makers, insurers, academ- ••CHF 15; USD 15; GBP 10; EUR 12 Report 100 VI ics and NGOs an opportunity to study the Also available in French and Spanish 13 various initiatives taken in different coun- The concept of a social protection floor tries and profit from these experiences. I was incorporated into the Global Jobs Pact, Economic Security for a Better congratulate the publishers for bringing out adopted by the International Labour Confer- this excellent compendium.” ence in 2009. The Pact requests countries World SOCIAL PROTECTION C.S. Rao, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and ••2004 – xxv+450 pp. that do not yet have extensive social security ••ISBN 92-2-115611-7 Development Authority, India to build “adequate social protection for all, ••CHF 50; USD 32.95; GBP 21.95; EUR 33 “This compendium provides an invaluable drawing on a basic social protection floor” Also available in French summation of the state of the art and will and urges “the international community to hopefully encourage people with relevant provide development assistance, including budgetary support, to build up a basic social Financing Social Protection skills and unfettered minds to look at what Quantitative Methods in they can contribute to grassroots risk man- protection floor on a national basis”. Social Protection Series agement.” This report draws on the results of a recent Michael Cichon et al. Rodney Lester, Program Director, Financial Mar- review of the Office’s global strategy and ••2004 – xxxii+664 pp. kets for Social Safety Net, World Bank contributions to extend various forms of social ••ISBN 92-2-115122-0 Essential reading for insurance profes- security to all, to improve the governance, ••CHF 100; USD 75; GBP 42.95; EUR 65 sionals, practitioners and anyone involved financing and administration of social security Also available in Spanish with offering insurance to low-income per- institutions, and to support the determination sons, this volume covers the many aspects of national strategies for working towards Actuarial Practice in Social of microinsurance in detail including product social security for all. It provides an over- design, marketing, premium collection and view of the present state of social security Security around the world, identifies the main social Quantitative Methods in governance. security challenges, surveys national and ILO Social Protection Series It also discusses the various institutional responses to the challenges and suggests Anne Drouin et al. arrangements available for delivery such as directions for future ILO action. ••2002 – 541 pp. the community-based approach, insurance ••ISBN 92-2-110863-5 companies owned by networks of savings May 2011 182 pp. ••CHF 85; USD 60; GBP 39.95; EUR 54 and credit cooperatives and microfinance Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-123117-2 institutions. The roles of key stakeholders are Social Budgeting also explored and the book offers insightful CHF 15 Quantitative Methods in strategies for achieving the right balance USD 15 Social Protection Series between coverage, costs and price. Wolfgang Scholz et al. GBP 10 Co-published with Munich Re Foundation. ••2000 – 352 pp. EUR 11 ••ISBN 92-2-110861-9 2006 688 pp. Also available in French and Spanish ••CHF 65; USD 49.95; GBP 29.95; EUR 42 Hardback ISBN 978-92-2-119254-1 Social Protection and Inclusion CHF 100 Experiences and policy issues ••2006 – x+237 pp. USD 80 ••ISBN 978-92-2-119195-7 GBP 45 ••CHF 30; USD 22.95; GBP 13; EUR 20 Also available in Spanish EUR 80 Also available in French and Spanish (paperback)
NEW ! Global Wage Report The Minimum Wage Offshoring and Working 2010/11 Revisited in the Enlarged EU Conditions in Remote Work Wage policies in times of crisis Edited by Daniel Vaughan-Whitehead Edited by Jon Messenger and Naj Ghosheh The second in a series of ILO reports focusing This book provides in-depth and innovative Advances in information and communica- 14 on wage developments, this volume reviews analysis of the minimum wage in Europe, tion technologies (ICTs), combined with the global and regional wage trends during looking at its scope within the enlarged EU organizations seeking to reduce costs, have the years of the economic and financial crisis and posing the question of harmonization led to a dramatic growth in service sector of 2008 and 2009. In Part I, the report between the minimum wages of the indi- offshoring and outsourcing, most notably to vidual Member States – or even a common developing countries such as India. However, W O R K I N G C O N D I T I O N S A N D O C C U P A T I O N A L S A F E T Y A N D H E A LT H highlights the slowdown in the growth of monthly average wages as well as some EU minimum wage. It also explores the role despite a burgeoning literature on this phe- short-term fluctuations in the wage share. of the minimum wage at the national level, nomenon, little attention has been given to These changes happened against a backdrop looking at trends and effects, with case the working and employment conditions that of wage moderation in the years before the studies on specific national policy issues or exist in the growing number of workplaces crisis and a long-term trend of rising wage industrial sectors. providing business process outsourcing and inequality since the mid-1990s. IT-enabled services in developing countries. Minimum wage fixing has returned quite Part II of the report discusses the role of prominently to the core of policy debates, The authors address this phenomenon by wage policies in times of crisis and recovery. as illustrated by the adoption of a statutory examining and providing a historical context Collective bargaining and minimum wages minimum wage by Austria, Ireland and the for the development of the business process can help achieve a balanced and equitable United Kingdom, and the ongoing discussions outsourcing (BPO) industry, based on case recovery by ensuring that working families in Germany and Sweden. Proposals to have study analysis of working conditions in four share in the fruits of future economic growth. common rules at EU level have also multi- countries where this industry is large or At the same time, preventing the purchasing plied since EU enlargement, in particular to growing – Argentina, Brazil, India and the power of low-paid workers from falling can minimize “social dumping”. Bringing together Philippines. Policy advice is offered to policy- contribute to a faster recovery by sustaining 15 national studies from noted European makers and companies on how the growth of aggregate demand. The report shows that specialists in the field, this timely collection “good quality” jobs can be promoted as these policy strategies and design are crucial to aims to stimulate the current debate. industries grow and mature around the world. ensure that low-paid workers benefit from Co-published with Edward Elgar Co-published with Palgrave Macmillan. union representation and minimum wages, Publishing. and argues that wage policies must be com- June 2010 304 pp. plemented with carefully crafted in-work February 2010 viii+544 pp. Hardback ISBN 978-92-2-123001-4 benefits and other income transfers. Part III Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-121987-3 concludes with a summary of the report CHF 110 and highlights issues that are critical for CHF 90 USD 100 improving wage policies. USD 85 GBP 67.50 October 2010 xiv+106 pp. GBP 50 EUR 75 Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-123621-4 EUR 60 CHF 50 Also available in Spanish USD 50 GBP 30 EUR 35 Discount for developing countries Also available in French, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish Customers from developing countries can benefit from special discounts on the regular prices indicated in this catalogue and may be able to pay in local currency through an ILO field office. Please contact your local ILO field office, distributor or bookseller (see pages 58-63) or email us at pubvente@ilo.org for more information.
RELATED TITLES Global Wage Report 2008/09 Towards policy coherence: Minimum wages and collective bargaining ••2008 – pp. 150 ••ISBN 978-92-2-121499-1 ••CHF 50; USD 50; GBP 25; EUR 30 Also available in French Fundamentals of Minimum Wage Fixing Approaches to Attribution ILO List of Occupational François Eyraud and Catherine Saget of Detrimental Health Effects Diseases (Revised 2010) ••2005 – 150 pp. ••ISBN 92-2-117014-4 to Occupational Ionizing (OSH 74) ••CHF 24.95; USD 30; GBP XX; EUR 20 Radiation Exposure and their Identification and recognition of Globalization, Flexibilization and 15 occupational diseases: Criteria for Application in Compensation incorporating diseases in the ILO list Working Conditions in Asia and of occupational diseases the Pacific Programmes for Cancer Edited by Sangheon Lee and François Eyraud Occupational Safety and Health Series, (OSH 73) W O R K I N G C O N D I T I O N S A N D O C C U P A T I O N A L S A F E T Y A N D H E A LT H No. 74 ••2008 – xxx+452 pp. ••ISBN 978-92-2-120029-1 Occupational Safety and Health Series, ••Hardback: CHF 150; USD 120; The number of physical, chemical, biological No. 73 GBP 59.95; EUR 110 and psychosocial factors affecting workers’ Workers exposed to ionizing radiation in the health is constantly on the rise. When safety and health measures are not followed or fail, Ergonomic Checkpoints course of their work may claim for compensa- Practical and easy-to-implement tion if they develop cancer. However, cancer accidents, injuries, diseases and even deaths solutions for improving safety, is a common disease, especially in older may occur. Diseases caused by work need health and working conditions age, and most cancers will be caused by to be identified, victims compensated, and Second edition non-occupational risk factors. Compiled by prevention pursued in the workplace. It is therefore essential to establish a list of occu- Prepared by the ILO in collaboration with international experts, this book examines in the International Ergonomics Association detail the scientific basis for risk attribution, pational diseases and to update it regularly, focusing in particular on the methodological adding newly identified diseases, in order to ••2010 – 350 pp. maximize preventive strategies and appro- ••ISBN 978-92-2-122666-6 issues associated with attributing individual ••CHF 45; USD 40; GBP 28; EUR 30 cancers to previous occupational radiation priate compensation schemes. exposures. The general features of compensa- Fundamental Principles of The ILO has been responding to the chal- tion schemes are also presented, along with examples of compensation schemes from lenge of creating safe and healthy working Occupational Health and Safety conditions since its founding in 1919. Agreed Second edition different countries, which illustrate a variety by governments as well as employers’ and Benjamin Alli of approaches. workers’ organizations, this new list, approved ••2008 – 160 pp. Jointly published by three international in March 2010, reflects the state of the ••ISBN 978-92-2-120454-1 organizations with mandates relating to art in the identification and recognition of ••CHF 40; USD 34.95; GBP 16.95; EUR 25 occupational health and ionizing radiation occupational diseases. The list, annexed here – the ILO, IAEA and WHO – the publication to the List of Occupational Diseases Recom- Compendium of Maritime Labour will be useful for national authorities, trade mendation, 2002 (No. 194), is designed to Instruments unions, employers and other parties with an assist countries in their prevention, recording, Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 interest in ensuring an equitable approach notification and, if applicable, compensation Seafarers’ Identity Documents to workers’ compensation. of diseases caused by work. (revised) Convention, 2003 This publication is part of the ILO’s efforts Work in Fishing Convention June 2010 140 pp. to promote implementation of the above- and Recommendation, 2007 Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-122413-6 ••2008 – 308 pp. mentioned ILO Recommendation. It includes ••ISBN 978-92-2-120612-5 CHF 35 the new list of occupational diseases, the ••CHF 40; USD 30; GBP 18; EUR 25 USD 32 criteria used for selecting the diseases, and Also available in French and Spanish GBP 20 the reports of the two Meetings of Experts EUR 23 which developed the list. November 2010 92 pp. Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-123795-2 CHF 30 USD 30 GBP 20 EUR 22 Also available in French and Spanish
NEW ! NEW ! Children’s Views of Children in Hazardous Work Give Girls a Chance Child Labour What we know, what we need to do Tackling child labour, a key to the future This book is a gift from children. It is a This report reviews the current state of knowl- Girls have the right to grow and develop free compendium of drawings and poems from edge concerning children in hazardous work of child labour and girls have the right to and presents the case for a new focus on education. We must give girls a chance to 16 different countries that weaves a web of soli- the issue as part of the wider global effort make these rights a reality. darity and hope across the world. The authors to eliminate the worst forms of child labour. International Programme on the Elimination are children, either victims of exploitation The report highlights recent global trends of Child Labour (IPEC) and abuse themselves or their peers willing to emphasise the need for urgent action to while comprehensively summarizing the sci- This publication is a comprehensive report CHILD LABOUR rescue unprotected children. Their message entific evidence base related to health and on child labour among girls, identifying is a cry for justice: it denounces with power- well-being of working children. It identifies the reasons why it is important that the ful simplicity horrendous situations that the key challenges not only in understanding issues facing girls engaged in child labour jeopardize the health and development of the effects of hazardous work on childhood be urgently addressed. Girls are highly millions of children. development, but also in preventing and vulnerable as many forms of girls’ work are eliminating hazardous occupational exposures hidden, girls face multiple disadvantages, The book is an informative pedagogical tool for children. In addition, the report features and have the “double burden” of having to which will be widely disseminated both in good practice approaches of various stake- combine household chores and economic schools and in non-formal education settings holder groups that have demonstrated the activity, which as a result jeopardizes their in order to raise awareness on the causes and potential to be scaled up and discusses the schooling. The report provides an analysis consequences of child labour. This resource, importance of an integrated policy response of the work of girls and boys in 16 coun- which contains child-friendly versions of the to the issue. tries, looking both at economic activities and UN Convention on the Rights of the Child June 2011 unpaid household services, and draws atten- and the ILO Conventions on child labour, will tion to the international legal framework as be also used jointly with other UN agencies Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-124918-4 it relates to child labour. to promote knowledge on children’s rights to CHF 15 make young people aware of how to exercise The observations that emerge are that overall, their rights and defend them. USD 15 girls work longer hours than boys, and girls GBP 9 constitute a large proportion of the children This joint publication emerges from the col- engaged in the most dangerous forms of laboration between the International Labour EUR 10 child labour, including forced and bonded Organization and GenevaWorld Association Also available in French and Spanish labour and prostitution. The report calls for and it aims to inspire commitment and effec- strengthening the knowledge base on issues tive action to bring an end to child labour. of child labour among girls and suggests that policy steps include free quality education for all children up to the minimum age of May 2011 154 pp. employment. Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-024976-5 2009 xiv+70 pp. CHF 14 Paperback ISBN 978-92-2-122374-0 USD 14 CHF 15 GBP 9 USD 15 EUR 10 GBP 9 Trilingual English/French/Spanish EUR 10 To place Fax: (+41) your order locally, 022 799 6938 see pages 58-63 pubvente@ilo.org www.ilo.org/publns
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