"The second in The Future of Trade Unions in Britain series, this book covers the variety of ways in which unions are trying to revitalize themselves. There is a strong emphasis on organizing new workplaces and fresh evidence on the responses of employers to union presence. The impact of partnerships with employers, both in private and public sectors, is explored and so too are union innovations in structure, including use of the internet. An exciting new contribution.
Synopsis
How have unions responded to the decline of membership and power that began in 1980? Have unions been able to use New Labour legislation to recover lost membership? What are the pros and cons of union-management partnerships in the public sector? Union Organization and Activity is the second book in our innovative The Future of Trade Unions in Britain series. Featuring substantial and original research on union strategies, this book offers readers a detailed analysis of the opportunities and problems faced by unions in using the new trade union recognition law. Offering new research on union strategies this is a book that will enrich policy debates with much needed evidence. Topics covered include: 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 ..."

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