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The Last decade has seen a remarkable change in the balance of power in Industrial relations throughout most European countries after the period of industrial militancy and Union strength during the 1970s. A widespread political shift to the right,…

Industrial relations have traditionally been a national affair, characterized by distinct local laws, practices and cultures. The process of European integration, exemplified by the single market program, Maastricht treaty and the imminent prospect…

West Germany from 1949 to 1990 was a story of virtually unparalleled political and economic success. This economic miracle incorporated a well-functioning political democracy, expanded to include a ‘social partnership’ system of economic…

Now in his 70s Harry Bridges has had a long, exciting career as an independent, incorruptible, often intransigent labor leader. As a young Australian immigrant, he was a seaman and longshoreman on the West Coast, helped to organize the longshoreman…

Ideology and Shop-Floor Industrial Relations is based on data obtained in observational research amongst managers, shop stewards and workers, examines the informal processes by which accommodations are or are not, reached by managers and workers.

A foundational policy document from Ireland's Labour Relations Commission (LRC) aiming to move industrial relations from an adversarial system toward partnership. It proposed proactive mediation to prevent disputes and foster harmonious workplace…

A foundational policy document from Ireland's Labour Relations Commission (LRC) aiming to move industrial relations from an adversarial system toward partnership. It proposed proactive mediation to prevent disputes and foster harmonious workplace…

Based on a lecture to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Institute of Employment Rights given by Jim Mortimer. Opening address was given by John Hendy.

Affect and emotion have been recognized as important factors in understanding behavior in organizations, as evidenced by the increasing frequency of special journal issues, themed conferences, and books and articles devoted to the topic. The articles…

In some western eastern countries trade unions and employers' organizations for maintaining order and efficiency in the labour market as a matter of course. In others such a role is seen as an unacceptable interference with either the free market, or…

Part I of the IRS Guide Falls into Three Chapters to describe the Basic Historical, institutional and Legal context of industrial relations in Britain. Chapter 1 Traces the origins and development of collective bargaining from the nineteenth century,…

Industrial Relations in Ireland is a foundational text covering the legal and practical framework of Irish employment relations. Published by SKC Publications, it covers trade unions, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution mechanisms under the…

This textbook offers a valuable introduction to industrial relations in Ireland. It will suit in particular first-time students of the subject. The text contains twenty-eight articles which cover a wide range of contemporary issues and developments.

The Fourteenth Countess Markievicz, Memorial Lecture 1989 

Drawing on a wealth of research data, this book highlights probable developments in Britain’s system of industrial relations into in the 1990s. It also provides a basis for further and detailed analysis and debate of issues central to the…