Industrial relations in the EU, the USA, Japan, and other global economies

Workshop on industrial relations in the EU, the USA, Japan, and other global economies, 28 - 29 November 2006, Berlin, Germany

Venue: EC Representation Office in Berlin

Background of the project

Since 2000, the European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO), has carried out comparative studies on industrial relations developments in the EU, the USA and Japan. For the last two years these studies have been extended to Brazil and China, and this year to India.

Objectives

The purpose of this workshop – which will include experts and practitioners from social partner organisations, public authorities and research organisations - is to compare trends and developments in different global regions and their impact on the European industrial relations systems.

Two thematic workshops will focus on [Temporary agency work](/search/node/eiro OR thematicfeature14?oldIndex) and Industrial relations in SMEs. The Foundation will publish a report with the main findings of the workshop in spring 2007.

Note: A programme is available

Participants

Participation is by invitation only

Contact details

Information liaison officer: Camilla Galli da Bino (+353 1 204 3125)

Previous publications on this topic

• 2005—Key themes in global industrial relations: Minimum wages and relocation of production (including Brazil and China)

• 2003-2004—Industrial relations in the EU, Japan and USA (including thematic chapters on pensions and migration)

• 2002—Industrial relations in the EU, Japan and USA

• 2001—Industrial relations in the EU, Japan and USA

• 2000—Industrial relations in the EU, Japan and USA