Globally, the construction sector is one of the largest employers
of temporary workers (after agriculture); the development of
infrastructure can be a major contributor to poverty reduction and
labour rights. Through the International Labour Organisation (ILO)
there exist agreed international conventions on labour standards
which cover employment conditions and rights. The underlying
problem is not a lack of labour law, rather it is the lack of
effective mechanisms to ensure that labour laws are applied and
monitored. This sourcebook provides guidance on the collaborative
process and contractual issues involved in implementing labour
standards. It is based on experience gained from implementing
labour standards in infrastructure construction projects in Ghana,
India and Zambia. Three different contexts for construction are
considered; formal or conventional contracting; community
contracting; and self-help schemes using unpaid labour. Part 1 of
the sourcebook provides the introduction and context to the
development and use of labour standards with reference to
construction. Part 2 comprises a framework and detailed Action
Points. This is the 'what to do' and 'how to do it' section,
covering the process it is necessary to go through to implement
labour standards in construction programmes. Part 3 presents an
analysis of contract clauses that have been used in relation to
labour standards and suggests appropriate clauses to support the
implementation of different labour standards. It includes guidance
on developing specifications.
General
Imprint: |
Wedc
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
2003 |
Authors: |
Sarah Ladbury
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
120 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-84380-017-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-84380-017-9 |
Barcode: |
9781843800170 |
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