THE NEW I.L.0. MANUAL ON WAGES* from New Dawn 12/9/64
"Wages" is not just another learned book on some theories of wages determination, nor is it a sophisticated discussion of certain aspects of the broad subject of wages, Its great merit is that it succeeds in what it sets out to be, namely, a workerd educational manual covering the main principles and facts about wages. The book does this in simvle and clear language and is remarkably comprehensive. Divided into 14 "lessons", the first four dealing with an historical survey are followed with four lessons on the basis for fixing wages. Lessons 6,8 and 9 cover systems of payment by results, fringe benefits and profit-sharing schemes while the 7th lesson deals with job evaluation as a basis for rational wage-fixing. The 10th lesson covers wage-fixing methods, ranging from straightforward individual agreements to complex minimum wage-fixing machinery. Women's wages and the application of the principles of equal remuneration for work of equal values are discussed in the 1lth lesson,
Ways and means of protecting wages are outlined in the 12th lesson and the 13th lesson deals with some of the theories advanced by economists in the hope of finding principles which determine wage rates. The last three lessons are concerned with the main problems encountered by any National Wages Policy and the international problems caused by wage differences. With only just over 100 pages it is a model of brevity and conciseness without over-simplifying a very complex subject, The book is intended for individual study or linked to study courses, The memtsr who little spare time and no previous knowledge but who wants to understrd the essentials of a subject of supreme importance to the trade unionist will not regret the investment of 4s 6d in the price of this book. * International Labour Office, Yorkers Educational Manual, obtainable from the London Brahch Office of the I.L.0,, 38/39, Parliament St. London S.W.1l.