Industrial Relations: Theory and Practice, 3rd Edition

The third edition of this popular Industrial Relations text provides more detailed guidance on legal and institutional changes. In particular the new book reflects the findings of the recent Work and Employee Relations Survey.  As before, the volume brings together leading experts in the field to examine the current nature of the employment relationship.

New material has been added on:

• The influence and impact of the European Union
• Health and safety issues
• Job insecurity and unemployment
• Social partnerships in the workplace
• The National Minimum Wage
• Non-union workplace representation
• The consequences of new organisational structures and forms of employment
• Industrial relations in small firms
• Employee involvement and participation.

In addition, the revised edition incorporates the most recent findings of the government-sponsored survey into workplace practices. While the in-depth analysis and challenging level of debate which characterised previous editions have been maintained, the design has been restructured in order to make the material more accessible for students.