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Promoting employment of persons with disabilities on the open labour market: Policy options for Poland (Promocja zatrudnienia osób niepelnosprawnych na otwartym rynku pracy)
by Agnieska Chlon-Dominczak and Dorota Poznanska
ILO, Warsaw, 2007
According to this recently published ILO report around 2.38 million people with disabilities are of working age in Poland. This means that one in 10 working age individuals has a certified disability. But while their share of the working age population is 10%, their share in employment is only 3.8%. This reflects, among other factors, their lower educational attainments, which, in turn, result from societal and institutional barriers to equal opportunities. But people with disabilities have the right to equal opportunity. According to an ILO expert, Ms. Annie Rice, greater focus should be placed on the inclusion of people with disabilities in mainstream employment.
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The Gender Dimensions of Social Security Reform: Volume 2: Case Studies of Romania and Slovenia
Edited by Elaine Fultz, ILO, Budapest, 2006
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A Tool Kit for Labour Inspectors: A Model Enforcement Policy; A Training and Operations Manual; A Code of Ethical Behaviour
by Annie Rice, Budapest, ILO, 2006
Available in pdf file in English,
Macedonian
and Ukrainian
This new "Tool kit" provides three basic tools for a modern, efficient and effective labour inspection practice. Special attention has been given to the often new and unfamiliar roles of labour inspectors and how they can manage the reform process in a changing political and economic environment - in other words, WHAT and HOW inspectors inspect.
The tools are presented in simple terms, avoid technical language and highlight key points for easy reference. They are sufficiently comprehensive to help inspectors in their day-to-day activities and to motivate managers in labour inspectorates to rethink their roles and adopt more innovative approaches to inspection services. It is hoped that the Policy, Manual and Code of Ethics will become the standard reference tools for labour inspectors and managers at all levels in the labour inspection services in many countries. They will also be invaluable for employers' and workers' organisations and their members who will know what to expect from labour inspectors. |
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The informal economy in Kosovo? Which role for the Trade Unions?
The Union of the Independent Trade Unions of Kosovo with the support of the ICFTU and the ILO, 2006
Available in pdf in English,
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Pension Reform in the Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
Edited by Elaine Fultz, Budapest, ILO, 2006
Available in [pdf file] in English and
French
This volume describes pension reform in the Baltic states during 1989-2004. It traces the initial steps that the three Baltic governments took to restructure their pension systems after regaining independence, the impact of the early shocks of transformation on the schemes, subsequent reforms designed to stabilize financing and bring benefits into closer relation with each worker's past earnings and contributions, and finally, at the turn of the century, the scaling down of the public pension systems in favor of privately-managed individual accounts (pension privatization). The volume includes three detailed national case studies, followed by three short articles comparing the Baltic reforms with each other and with earlier pension reforms in the CEE region.
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Trade Union Strategies in Central and Eastern Europe: Towards Decent Work
by Dimitrina Dimitrova, Jacques Vilrokx
Budapest, International Labour Office, 2005
This study examines the complex roles and evolving strategies of trade unions during 15 years of economic and social transition. It explores what strategies and policies unions in this region need in order to curb negative trends and strengthen their capacities and functions within the new industrial relations systems. more |
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Social Security Spending in South Eastern Europe: A Comparative Review
Budapest, ILO, 2005
Available in pdf file in English and
Albanian
This volume presents the results of an ILO Social Security Inquiry in the countries of South Eastern Europe, designed to compare their spending levels, the coverage of national populations, the range and level of benefits provided, and available evidence on the effect of social security in reducing inequality and poverty. It was carried out by a team of regional researchers with ILO support, focusing on a single year, 2003. The comparisons it provides can serve as a useful inputs for social security reform deliberations.
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Social Security Governance: A Practical Guide for Board Members of Social Security Institutions in Central and Eastern Europe
Budapest, ILO, 2005
Available in pdf in English,
Albanian,
Bulgarian,
Estonian,
French,
Polish,
Romanian,
Russian,
Serbian
and Ukrainian
This Handbook is intended as a practical guide for representatives of workers and employers who serve on the governing boards of social security institutions. It reflects the recent experiences of Central and Eastern Europe and is designed to be of use in those countries. It describes the role of the Board member and suggests strategies by which they can represent their constituents and help to ensure transparency, fairness, and responsiveness to scheme constituents in the operation of regional social security institutions.
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Collective Bargaining by Employers' Organisations: Some key success-factors
by Jean-Marie Standaert, ILO, Budapest, 2005
Available in pdf file in English,
Romanian
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Developing an external OSH service. Opportunities for employers' organisations concerning occupational safety and health issues
by Jean-Marie Standaert and Annie Rice, ILO, Budapest, 2005
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Social Protection Expenditure and Performance Review: Slovak Republic
by Alexandra Petrasova, Maria Svorenova, ILO, Budapest, 2005
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The Collection of Pension Contributions: Trends, Issues, and Problems in Central and Eastern Europe
Edited by Elaine Fultz, Tine Stanovnik, ILO, Budapest, 2004
Available in pdf file in English and French
Introduction and Comparative Overview chapters are also available in Albanian
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Good Practices in Social Service Delivery in South Eastern Europe
Edited by Elaine Fultz and Martin Tracy, ILO, Budapest, 2004
Available in pdf in English and French
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Micro-finance in Industrialized Countries. Helping the unemployed to start a business
ILO, Geneva, 2002
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The Gender Dimensions of Social Security Reform in Central and Eastern Europe
Training Guide
ILO,
Budapest, 2004
Available in [pdf]
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Governance of Employers' Organisations. Practical Guidelines
by Jean-Marie Standaert, ILO, Budapest, 2004
Available in [pdf file]
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Labour Law Reform in EU Candidate Countries: achievements and challenges
by Arturo Bronstein, ILO, Geneva, 2003
Available in [pdf]
Social Dialogue at National Level in the EU Accession Countries
by Ludek Rychly, Rainer Pritzer, ILO, Geneva, 2003
Available in [pdf]
Survey Report on Branch Associations of Employers' Organizations in Romania
by Mihai Manoliu, ILO SRO-Budapest, 2002
Local development, institutions and conflicts in post-socialist Hungary
edited by Maarten Keune and József Nemes Nagy, 2001
Manual on Evaluation of Labour Market Policies in Transition Economies
by Christopher O'Leary, Alena Nesporova, Alexander Samorodov, ILO, Geneva, 2001
Health and Safety at the Workplace - Trade Union Experiences in Central and Eastern Europe
A Report of an ILO Survey in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, the Russian Federation Slovakia and Ukraine
by Annie Rice, Paula Repo, 2000
A cd-rom version is available online on this website
Glossary: European Union Institutions and Labour Law Terms
Survey Report on the Branch/Professional Associations of Employers' Organizations in Hungary
by Gabriella Gurszki, ILO SRO-Budapest, 2000
Available in pdf file in English and Hungarian [2.3 Mbyte]
Employment and Protection of Migrant Workers in Europe
ILO SRO-Budapest, 2000
Social Protection and the Informal Sector in Central and Eastern Europe
Sub-regional Trade Union Seminar Report, Zagreb, 5-7 October, 2000
ILO SRO-Budapest, 2000
Available in [pdf]
Albania in Crisis: The Predictable Fall of the Shining Star
by Daniel Vaughan Whitehead, (Edward Elgar, UK), 1999
Employment and Labour Market Policies in Transition Economies
by Alena Nesporova, ILO, Geneva, 1999
Available in [html] on the ILO website
Glossary of Employment and Industrial Relations Terms: English-Bosnian
by Giuseppe Casale, 1999
European Works Councils and Industrial Relations in Europe: East-West Comparison
edited by Giuseppe Casale, 1999
Labour relations in SMEs in selected Central and Eastern European Countries
edited by Giuseppe Casale, 1999
Under Pressure: Workers and trade unions in Hungary during the period of transformation 1989-1998
by Lajos Héthy, 1999
Available in [pdf]
Social Dialogue in Central and Eastern Europe
edited by Giuseppe Casale, 1999
Available in [pdf]
Paying the Price
by Daniel Vaughan Whitehead, 1998
Employee Ownership in Privatization: Lessons from Central and Eastern Europe
by Daniel Vaughan Whitehead, 1998
Regional Development and Employment Policy: Lessons from Central and Eastern Europe
edited by Maarten Keune, 1998 (out of print)
Summary available in [html]
Workers' Participation in Central and Eastern Europe: New Challenges and Trends
edited by Giuseppe Casale, 1998 (out of print)
Globalization and Trade Unions in Central and Eastern Europe
Seminar Report, 1998
Available in [pdf]
Guide to International Labour Standards on Industrial Relations
by Giuseppe Casale, 1998 (out of print)
Women in the World of Work: Women Workers' Rights in Hungary, 1998
Available in [pdf]
Privatisation Surprises in Transition Economies: Eployee Ownership in Central and Eastern Europe
by Milica Uvalic and Daniel Vaughan Whitehead, (Edward Elgar, UK), 1997
Employment and Suistainable Livelihoods: Hungary
ILO SRO-Budapest 1997
Available in [pdf]
Reforming Wage Policy in Central and Eastern Europe
Prepared for the International Symposium "Wages, Efficiency and Social Cohesion: Towards a Negotiated Wage Policy in Central and Eastern Europe" held in Budapest 29 November - 1 December 1995 with ACTRAV, published 1996
Trade Union Experiences with Collective Bargaining in Central Europe
A Report of an ILO Survey in Bulgaria Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia
by Pekka Aro and Paula Repo (jointly with ACTRAV), 1996
Tripartism on Trial - Tripartite Consultations and Negotiations in CEE
edited by Robert Kyloh, 1995
Reforming Wage Policy in Albania (Prepared for the Tripartite Conference "Improving Wage Policy in Albania" held in Tirana 1-3 November 1995)
edited by Daniel Vaughan Whitehead, 1995
Minimum Wages in Central and Eastern Europe: From Protection to Destination
by Guy Standing and Daniel Vaughan Whitehead, 1995
Making Social Protection Work (The Challenge of Tripartism in Social Protection Governance for Countries in Transition)
edited by Michael Cichon, 1994 (out of print)
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| ILO Film |
| Fully fit at work |
Film about the advantages of employing persons with disabilities. As this ILO film (Fully Fit at Work) shows, not only may people with disabilities be more productive, they may actually be more skilled in some jobs than non-disabled people. Produced for the ILO by the Andrzej Wajda Master School of Film Directing.
Watch the film online in Polish with English subtitles. Duration: 21 min 11 sec
If the video is not displayed, download the free RealPlayer™
Press release in English and
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| Events & campaigns |
World Day Against Child Labour
12 June 2008
Education: The right response to child labour
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A package for social and economic progress
The Albanian pilot of the One UN Programme will make use of the experiences of the International Labour Organization (ILO) gained in the field. As the only tripartite organisation within the United Nations system, the ILO plays a key role in involving social partners in the recently launched UN reform process.
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