Statutory recognition and employment relations-the impact of statutory union recognition

摘要

This important publication presents a new analysis of the statutory recognition procedure from the year 2000. It provides a comprehensive appraisal of the so-called vol-untarist procedure, which earmarked the start of the recognition era. The key elements are the legal framework supporting the Act 2000 and its application in the workplace, and also the role of union strategies in promoting worker mobilisation and membership. The authors employ both a theory-based and a case study methodology to explore the realities of worker mobilisation and emphasise that a key objective for trade unions remains the securing of recognition deals. The eight case studies capture environments where employer hostility to recognition was encountered with the significant role of agency and activists prevalent in overcoming barriers.