The Evolution of Irish Industrial Relations: Law and Practice
Title
The Evolution of Irish Industrial Relations: Law and Practice
Description
Industrial relations law and practice in the republic of Ireland is a reflection of the haphazard way in which the system evolved. It is the product of several acts of expediency rather than rational planning with a coherent philosophy. One of the most remarkable features of Irish industrial relations is the vehemence of trade union antipathy to any suggestion that the law should regulate industrial relations activities.
An explanation for that attitude is the evolution of the relationship between law and trade unions. This book attempts to trace the relationship between the law and trade unions from the eighteenth century to 1980. Section A traces the evolution of industrial relations law from the eighteenth century until the formation of the Irish free state in 1922. Section B covers the period from 1922 to 1980 and international influences.
Section C covers industrial relations practices in trade unions organization, collective bargaining, conciliation, strikes and picketing, Section D discusses the role of the law in industrial relations.
An explanation for that attitude is the evolution of the relationship between law and trade unions. This book attempts to trace the relationship between the law and trade unions from the eighteenth century to 1980. Section A traces the evolution of industrial relations law from the eighteenth century until the formation of the Irish free state in 1922. Section B covers the period from 1922 to 1980 and international influences.
Section C covers industrial relations practices in trade unions organization, collective bargaining, conciliation, strikes and picketing, Section D discusses the role of the law in industrial relations.
Creator
Bernard J. O’ Hara
Publisher
Folens
Date
1981
Format
PDF
Language
English
Original Format
Paper
Files
Collection
Citation
Bernard J. O’ Hara, “The Evolution of Irish Industrial Relations: Law and Practice,” NCI Archive, accessed August 25, 2026, https://archive.ncirl.ie/items/show/1335.