Statistics on Occupational Wages and Hours of Work and on Food Prices: October Inquiry Results, 1997 and 1998

A vital reference source for anyone interested in conditions of work and life, this trilingual survey provides detailed information on wages, hours of work and the price of food in English, French and Spanish. Published yearly by the International Labour Office, the October Inquiry presents data on 159 occupations, 49 industry groups, and the retail prices of 93 food items thus offering an indispensable statistical resource on the state of labor and employment in countries around the world.