The complexity of relocation and the diversity of trade union responses: efficiency-oriented foreign direct investment in Central Europe
Meardi, Guglielmo ; Marginson, Paul ; Fichter, Michael ; Frybes, Marcin ; Stanojevic, Miroslav ; Tóth, András
European Journal of Industrial Relations
2009
15
1
March
27-47
European works council ; foreign investment ; international trade union ; multinational enterprise ; relocation of industry ; trade union attitude
Industrial enterprise
English
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"Relocations within an enlarged Europe are often portrayed as an unavoidable destiny or irresistible threat for workers. The article outlines a number of contingent factors which determine how serious are the threats and how feasible is an effective union response. Such factors are then tested through in-depth case studies of 12 plants in the automotive components sector (where cross-border competition is particularly strong), showing how varied can be the scenarios for industrial relations in multinational companies."
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