Union Organization and Activity
Union Organization and Activity by John Kelly, published by Psychology Press in 2004, presents a thorough examination of union strategies within the context of the new trade union recognition law. This edition, comprising 187 pages, offers substantial research that analyzes both the opportunities and challenges unions face in contemporary labor relations. The book aims to contribute valuable evidence to policy debates surrounding labor and industrial relations, making it a significant resource for those interested in the dynamics of union activity.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of various topics, including organizing campaigns across different sectors, the TUC’s Organizing Academy, and strategies employed by public sector unions. The text also addresses the structural challenges that may hinder union revitalization and evaluates the costs and benefits of union recognition for employers. Written by leading experts in industrial relations, this book provides insights into the conditions that influence the appeal of organizing and partnership for union members and employers, highlighting its relevance for unions, employers, and government entities involved in labor relations.
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This, the second book in the innovative The Future of Trade Unions in Britain series, features substantial and original research on union strategies. It offers readers a detailed analysis of the opportunities and problems faced by unions in using the new trade union recognition law, and will enrich policy debates with much needed evidence. It covers topics such as:
- organizing campaigns across different sectors and their relative successes and failures
- the TUC’s Organizing Academy
- public sector unions strategies including the use of partnership agreements
- the structure of trade unionism as a potential barrier to union revitalization
- costs and benefits for employers of recognizing unions.
Written by the key thinkers in the field of industrial relations, it highlights the conditions under which organizing and partnership are likely to appeal to union members and employers and thus it has important policy implications for all parties concerned with industrial relations; unions, employers and governments.
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