European Works Councils during the financial and economic crisis: Activation, stagnation or disintegration?
Mählmeyer, Valentina ; Rampeltshammer, Luitpold ; Hertwig, Markus
European Journal of Industrial Relations
2017
23
3
September
225-242
European works council ; economic recession ; automobile industry
Workers participation and European works councils
https://doi.org/10.1177/0959680116685951
English
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"The article compares changes in the European Works Councils (EWCs) at Ford and General Motors Europe during the financial and economic crisis. Previously, both were highly active and effective. Although both otherwise displayed quite different characteristics before the crisis, their reactions were quite similar. At both companies, competition and mistrust among representatives increased, resulting in a decline of integration and effectiveness. We explore the importance of personal relations as preconditions for stability and effectiveness in EWCs."
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