Are works councils and joint consultative committees a threat to trade unions? A comparative analysis

被引:31
作者
Brewster, Chris [1 ]
Wood, Geoff
Croucher, Richard
Brookes, Michael
机构
[1] Middlesex Univ, Sch Business, London N17 8HR, England
[2] Univ Sheffield, Sch Business, Sheffield S10 2TN, S Yorkshire, England
关键词
business systems; trade unions; works councils;
D O I
10.1177/0143831X07073027
中图分类号
F24 [劳动经济];
学科分类号
020106 ; 020207 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要
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 M-e 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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页数:29
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