Notes that the duty of fair representation in the public sector is the same as in the private and argues that expanding the former to include liability for negligent representation is one method of accommodating conflicting interests in a constitutionally compatible manner. (Author/IRT)

An examination of the eight public employee statutes in force in Washington--considering which rights are granted public employees, which are denied, and which remain unclear--points out the inadequacy of this approach. The eight existing statutes should be consolidated. Available from Gonzaga Law Review, Gonzaga University School of Law, Gonzaga…

Two theme articles examine the union situation in Italy and Belgium respectively: "Trade Unions and Training: Workers' Rights to Training from the Early 1970s to the Early 1990s" (Vittorio Capecchi); and "Paid Educational Leave in Belgium: Is Legislation Slipping off the Track?" (Christian Piret, Emile Creutz). (SK)

Discusses major laws related to the rights of workers. Covers wages and required work hours, unemployment; on-the-job safety, compensation for work-related illness or injury, protection from harassment and discrimination, the right to join a union, and employer administration of drug or polygraph tests. (JOW)

The author reviews the passage of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and interpretations and policies that have been derived from this act. Problems that have arisen from the application of the act are discussed. (CH)

Describes traditional forms of apprenticeship in Africa and examines legislative and institutional attempts to improve the system. Makes recommendations for obtaining greater cost effectiveness by combining on-the-job training with theoretical instruction, upgrading trainers, and giving them fair remuneration. (SK)

Discusses Milton Meltzer's recent contribution to historical nonfiction, "Cheap Raw Material," which documents the long, horrifying history of the ritualized abuse of children through child labor practices. Appends questions to stimulate student response to the book. (RS)

A recent study by the International Labor Organization surveyed the current law and practice of 18 industrialized nations that subject workers and job applicants to employment tests, including those for alcohol/drug use, AIDS, genetic disorders, and psychological states. The study concluded that there must be a balance between employer and worker…

Discusses how companies can prepare for the changes mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against qualified, disabled job applicants and employees. Steps mentioned include (1) learn about the ADA; (2) find out what similar organizations are doing; (3) identify affected employees; and (4) develop a…

Examines the legal and sociological aspects of worker participation programs. Contends that the judicial doctrine may promote an ideology that furthers managerial control over workers and enables management to undermine support for union representation through participatory techniques. (Author)

Looks at labor legislation enacted by states in 1993 in terms of wages, family issues, child labor, equal employment opportunity, employee drug and alcohol testing, employee leasing, resident preference, and whistleblowers. (JOW)

Identifies major subjects of state labor legislation in 1998: increases in minimum-wage rates, prevailing wage changes, child-labor revisions, workplace surveillance regulations, and bans on employment discrimination. Offers a state-by-state summary of labor legislation. (JOW)

Examines the advantages and disadvantages of partial retirement--the transitional period between full-time employment and complete retirement--including easing the transition, labor market effects, and financial implications for social security systems and employers. Reviews partial retirement policies in eight countries and concludes that there…