Industrial relations: looking to the future
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Industrial relations emerged in tandem with collective bargaining, developing amongst a background of strong unions, stable income differentials, rising real wages and the growth of internal labour markets. Public policy towards industrial relations in the UK since 1979 has restricted the ability of unions to strike and unions are subject to various regulations. It had been expected that a Labour government would reverse the legal route to industrial relations reform, but there appears to be no prospect of the Labour Party abandoning all aspects of the Conservatives' legislative programme.
Publication Name: British Journal of Industrial Relations
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0007-1080
Year: 1997
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The revival of apprenticeship training in Britain?
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The attempt to revive apprenticeship training, in the form of the Modern Apprenticeship, during the 1990s in Britain is examined. The historical background of apprenticeship training is discussed, putting the attempt into a wider context. An assessment of the Modern Apprenticeship is provided, and although there are some optimistic conclusions, there are concerns about the quantity and quality of training.
Publication Name: British Journal of Industrial Relations
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0007-1080
Year: 1998
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Labour relations: themes for the 21st century
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Many observers view present trends in industrial relations, such as the flattening of organisations and a continual decline in the role of trade unions, as global developments. There is some evidence to support convergency theory. However, such views often have an Anglo-Saxon bias. It is important to take a wide view when looking at the issues underlying present concerns in industrial relations.
Publication Name: British Journal of Industrial Relations
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0007-1080
Year: 1995
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