International labour standards and the review of industrial law

Abstract

This paper examines the major ILO conventions that have a direct bearing on industrial relations structures. After a brief examination of the purposes of ILO standards the New Zealand governnent's approach ro ratification is considered. The paper then looks at the major conventions pointing out the difficulties in implementing them and considering what changes would he needed to New Zealand law to achieve this. The policy and practical implications of such changes are also discussed.