New Unions, New Workplaces: Strategies for Union Revival

Author:   Andy Danford ,  Mike Richardson ,  Martin Upchurch
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Volume:   v.8
ISBN:  

9780415260619


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   21 November 2002
Format:   Hardback
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This volume contributes to the debate within the UK and abroad on the reality of workplace unionism in an era of change. Drawing on examples of union renewal, the authors present an historical overview and compare the UK experience with contrasting international examples. They present both qualitative and quantitative research to provide new and comprehensive evidence on trade union strategies.

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Author:   Andy Danford ,  Mike Richardson ,  Martin Upchurch
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Volume:   v.8
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9780415260619


ISBN 10:   0415260612
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   21 November 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Unions Facing up to Crisis 2. Union Organising in the New Workplace 3. Job Reform and Recollectivisation in the Aerospace Industry 4. Manufacturing Change in an Era of Corporate Instability 5. The Insurance Industry - Back to Basics? 6. The Paradox of Partnership in the Public Sector 7. Negotiated Privatisation in Public Utilities 8. What Future?

Reviews

'For scholars of specialist classes in employee relations at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels this book provides invaluable research evidence and a corresponding analysis with which to critically evaluate workplace change. I would have no hesitation recommending this book to students, academics and policy-makers alike.' - Kirsty Newsome, Employee Relations


Author Information

The authors work in the Employment Studies Research Unit, Bristol Business School, University of the West of England. Andy Danford is Senior Lecturer and Researcher in employment relations and author of Japanese Management Techniques and British Workers. Mike Richardson is researcher and tutor of employee relations and business systems, and also tutor of economic and social history for the Faculty of Humanities, University of the West of England. Martin Upchurch is Senior Lecturer in International Employment Relations.

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