Labor in Comparative Perspective

In this resource section we feature a series of essays discussing important resources related to the theory and practice of comparative labor relations.

2016-07-04
Non-standard work is an increasing global phenomenon as more workers are excluded from traditional full-time, permanent wage and benefit employment with lega
2016-04-19
Some of the most valuable work in comparative labor relations is designed to broaden our awareness and understanding of best labor practices, particularly gi
2016-04-19
There are many challenges in comparing national differences in employment relations.  Every country has its own distinct history, culture, economy and laws. 
2016-04-19
A key element of comparative employment relations is explaining why diverse labor relations practices persist despite common
2016-04-19
Comparing diverse employment practices such as working-time are descriptive, at best, if they simply catalog a list of countries and their practices.
2015-10-15
A new (2015) publication that serves as a kind of labor history and catalogue of preventative health and safety posters in Europe is available from the Europ
2015-10-15
Previously we highlighted a valuable resource for examining and comparing labor relations topics such as collective bargaining agreements around the world (
2015-08-19
One challenge in comparative labor relations research is finding quality sources of data with which to work.  The Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Labor Stud
2015-08-18
In any examination of Labor in Comparative Perspective, it is important to recognize that labor unions around the world are not the same and do not engage in
2015-06-16
Introduction to the series: Why bother with cross-national comparisons?