Legal intervention in industrial relations
Subtitle: gains and losses
By: edited by William McCarthy.
Contributors: McCarthy, W. E. J.
Series: Warwick studies in industrial relations
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Oxford; Cambridge, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 377
Subjects: Industrial relations -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century -- Congresses.; Labor laws and legislation -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century -- Congresses.
Description: Can the law improve industrial relations? Every British Government since 1971 has sought to use it for this purpose. But what have been the 'losses' and 'gains'? Have there been unintended consequences? And what are the likely future trends? These hotly debated questions will increase in importance with the implementation of the European Social Charter. To understand the complex political, social and industrial issues involved, this timely book brings together original contributions from leading commentators. It is the first to consider all the aspects of the subject - from the prevention of sex discrimination to the right to strike. Each contributor is an acknowledged authority. Together they are able to assess the consequences from the viewpoint of workers, unions, employers and government. Legal Intervention in Industrial Relations will be an important resource for all students of industrial relations, labour lawyers and those actively involved in dealing with employment questions.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.