Abstract: This article highlights the major shifts that have taken place in the labour market and the broader socio-economic context over the past three decades in the OECD countries, bringing about major changes in the welfare state to ensure its sustainability. These ongoing reforms challenge a broad range of acquired rights and raise major policy issues for decision-makers and the social partners. They also provoke adverse effects and therefore require a broad social dialogue on the most effective policy mix. There are major obstacles to achieving consensus, but some countries have succeeded more than others, by adopting different strategies.
International Journal of Comparative Labour Law and Industrial Relations