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Third time lucky for statutory union recognition in the UK?

Year: 2002

Type: article

Abstract: A third statutory trade union recognition procedure was introduced in the UK in 2000. This paper explores the scope for increased recognition, employers’ willingness to concede recognition, unions’ response to the procedure and, finally, the use of it so far. The paper concludes that, while the procedure may be sustainable in the long run, its direct impact on union membership and recognition may be minimal. The indirect effect, through voluntary recognition will be greater. But any reversal in union decline will ultimately be dependent upon successful union recruitment well beyond their conventional territories.

Source: Industrial Relations Journal

DOI: 10.1111/1468-2338.00231

Authors: Stephen Wood, Sian Moore, Paul Willman

Institutions: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Sheffield, University of Oxford

Language: English

Topic: Labor Movements and Unions

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Leverhulme Trust