Industrial relations reform in Britain since 1979

Article Abstract:

Important changes to British industrial relations law were undertaken by the Thatcher and Major governments. A succession of legislative measures narrowed the scope of labor union action in pursuit of a dispute, made unions financially responsible for torts committed by their members, removed government support for collective bargaining, abolished the closed shop, and reformed unions' internal structures. At least in part as a result of these measures, union density and the coverage of collective bargaining have fallen; strikes have become rare; and Britain's productivity performance has improved. The unions and the Labour Party have largely become reconciled to measures which they initially fiercely opposed, and the influence of these reforms is likely to endure even though the Conservatives have lost office. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

United Kingdom, Social policy, Labor policy

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Symposium: Japanese labor relations: are there lessons for the US?

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A collection of writings on Japanese labor relations and the implications for US industry and government by eleven authors is presented. The topics include: labor-management cooperation; labor relations in the Japanese automobile and steel industries; and Japanese labor relations during the twentieth century.

United States, Japanese foreign relations, United States foreign relations, Labor arbitration

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New economic challenge to Japan's trade union movement

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This article discusses the impact of globalization on the Japanese economy and workforce. Issues include the increasing number of contingent jobs, the disappearance of 'lifelong' employment, Japan's increasing influence in Asia, and the benefits of trade union rights.

Japan, Analysis, Management, Economic policy, International economic relations, Labor movement

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