The effects of multi-unionism: a survey of large manufacturing establishments

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Researchers investigated the argument that multi-unionism reduces business efficiency. They questioned managers responsible for trade union negotiations in 37 large manufacturing organizations in the North-West of England. They discovered that, in 32 of these organizations, the unions did not compete for members, and that in 30 businesses the unions represented distinct groups of employees. Managers at 28 of the manufacturing organizations felt that multi-unionism did not prevent flexibility in working practices, and managers in 22 firms said it had no overall effect on efficiency.

Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Labor relations

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Union exclusion and the decollectivization of industrial relations in contemporary Britain

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The policy of union exclusion pursued by the Conservative government to reduce the power and influence of trades unions has given employers greater discretion in determining the terms of the employment relationship. Union exclusion policies are commonplace in the state sector and private employers have been able to resist unionisation when establishing new subsidiaries. Although termination of existing union recognition agreements have been rare, employers have used partial exclusion policies to reduce the influence of unions.

Manpower policy

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Decentralization and pay reform in central government: A study of three countries

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The way in which employees are paid in the UK, Sweden and Australia have undergone significant changes over the past 10 years. Reforms have generally focused on the decentralization of pay bargaining and pay individualization. The implementation of policies varies across the countries, but there is evidence that the reforms have resulted in earnings dispersion.

Australia, Sweden, Compensation and benefits, Workers

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