Unions in a changing world : problems and prospects in selected industrialized countries / Shauna L. Olney.
1996
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Author
Title
Unions in a changing world : problems and prospects in selected industrialized countries / Shauna L. Olney.
Published
Geneva, Switzerland : International Labour Office, 1996.
Call Number
HD6483 .O46 1996
ISBN
9221095045
Description
xii, 99 pages ; 24 cm
System Control No.
(OCoLC)36071984
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (93-99).
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Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Introduction
1
Increasing diversity of the workforce
7
The shift from manufacturing to the service sector
8
The shift in workers' skill levels
9
The public and private sectors
12
Greater participation of women in the workforce
15
The increase in peripheral workers
20
Targeting specific ethnic groups
24
Changing patterns of youth employment
25
External concerns confronting trade unions
35
Legislation and employers' attitudes
35
Technological change
41
Training
44
Productivity, competition and internationalization
47
Human resources management
51
Broader societal concerns
53
The expansion of unions' and workers' influence
56
Unions' internal structures and strategies
69
Improving efficiency
69
Cooperation with other groups
75
Research and extended services
78
The training of union officials
81
Improving relations with members and the public
82
Conclusion
91
Bibliography
93