Unemployment is not the only factor that affects the socioeconomic context in countries around the world, but its impact on the effectiveness of labour law is generally considered a key factor and was mentioned in all the reports. To focus on a single case: the unemployment rate in Argentina was under 8 per cent until the 1990s, then rose to 18 per cent and even reached 26 in late 2001/2002. Although it is now around 16 per cent, workers tolerate illegal situations, not making official complaints unless their contracts are terminated. Collective action is difficult to envisage when it is certain to have a negative impact on salaries and probably also on jobs. In Argentina, as in many countries, labour inspectors report that employees ask them not to inspect the companieswhere they work(Goldin, 2006).