Are works councils and joint consultative committees a threat to trade unions? A comparative analysis
Brewster, Chris ; Wood, Geoffrey ; Croucher, Richard ; Brookes, Michael
Economic and Industrial Democracy
2007
28
1
February
49-77
business strategy ; international ; joint consultation ; trade union ; works council
Workers participation and European works councils
English
Bibliogr.
"This article assesses whether the operation of works councils or joint consultative committees (JCCs) is inimical to unionization in different business systems. An extensive transnational survey reveals that both works councils and JCCs are positively associated with a union presence; there is no evidence from this sample that either is used to any significant extent as a substitute for unions. The finding holds true irrespective of business system. Its implications for industrial relations actors are examined."
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