New Unions New Workplaces

This book provides an overview of workplace unionism in an era of change, with an emphasis on the UK experience. It compares the UK experience with contrasting international examples, and presents both qualitative and quantitative research to provide new and comprehensive evidence on trade union strategies.

This volume contributes to the debate within the UK and abroad on the reality of workplace unionism in an era of change. Drawing on examples of union renewal, the authors present an historical overview and compare the UK experience with contrasting international examples. They present both qualitative and quantitative research to provide new and comprehensive evidence on trade union strategies. Review: 'For scholars of specialist classes in employee relations at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels this book provides invaluable research evidence and a corresponding analysis with which to critically evaluate workplace change. I would have no hesitation recommending this book to students, academics and policy-makers alike.' - Kirsty Newsome, Employee Relations