Wednesday, July 02, 2008
[IWS] EIRO: DEVELOPMENTS IN INDUSTRIAL ACTION 2003-2007 [1 July 2008]
IWS Documented News Service
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Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
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European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO)
COMPARATIVE STUDY
Developments in industrial action 20032007 [1 July 2008]
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/studies/tn0804039s/tn0804039s.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/docs/eiro/tn0804039s/tn0804039s.pdf
[full-text, 38 pages]
Abstract:
This overview examines developments in industrial action across the European Union and in Norway over the period 20032007. The data show that while overall levels of industrial action were low in historical terms during this period, there were considerable variations between countries. The most 'strike-prone' countries included Belgium, France and Spain, while Latvia and Lithuania were essentially strike-free. The level of action in the new Member States was only about a quarter of that in the former EU15; however, some new Member States have begun to see a rise in strike activity in recent times. Industry and manufacturing were the sectors most prone to conflict, followed by transport and communications, and the broad public sector. The most common cause of industrial action was disputes over pay.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Basic industrial action indicators
- Absolute industrial action levels
- Relative industrial relations levels
Sectors most affected
Reasons for industrial action
Strike threats
Government intervention
Annex 1: Sectors most affected by industrial action in EU countries
Annex 2: Main causes for industrial action
______________________________
This information is provided to subscribers, friends, faculty, students and alumni of the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). It is a service of the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in New York City. Stuart Basefsky is responsible for the selection of the contents which is intended to keep researchers, companies, workers, and governments aware of the latest information related to ILR disciplines as it becomes available for the purposes of research, understanding and debate. The content does not reflect the opinions or positions of Cornell University, the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, or that of Mr. Basefsky and should not be construed as such. The service is unique in that it provides the original source documentation, via links, behind the news and research of the day. Use of the information provided is unrestricted. However, it is requested that users acknowledge that the information was found via the IWS Documented News Service.
Stuart Basefsky
Director, IWS News Bureau
Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell/ILR School
16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (607) 255-2703
Fax: (607) 255-9641
E-mail: smb6@cornell.edu
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_______________________________
Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
________________________________________________________________________
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO)
COMPARATIVE STUDY
Developments in industrial action 20032007 [1 July 2008]
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/studies/tn0804039s/tn0804039s.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/docs/eiro/tn0804039s/tn0804039s.pdf
[full-text, 38 pages]
Abstract:
This overview examines developments in industrial action across the European Union and in Norway over the period 20032007. The data show that while overall levels of industrial action were low in historical terms during this period, there were considerable variations between countries. The most 'strike-prone' countries included Belgium, France and Spain, while Latvia and Lithuania were essentially strike-free. The level of action in the new Member States was only about a quarter of that in the former EU15; however, some new Member States have begun to see a rise in strike activity in recent times. Industry and manufacturing were the sectors most prone to conflict, followed by transport and communications, and the broad public sector. The most common cause of industrial action was disputes over pay.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Basic industrial action indicators
- Absolute industrial action levels
- Relative industrial relations levels
Sectors most affected
Reasons for industrial action
Strike threats
Government intervention
Annex 1: Sectors most affected by industrial action in EU countries
Annex 2: Main causes for industrial action
______________________________
This information is provided to subscribers, friends, faculty, students and alumni of the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). It is a service of the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in New York City. Stuart Basefsky is responsible for the selection of the contents which is intended to keep researchers, companies, workers, and governments aware of the latest information related to ILR disciplines as it becomes available for the purposes of research, understanding and debate. The content does not reflect the opinions or positions of Cornell University, the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, or that of Mr. Basefsky and should not be construed as such. The service is unique in that it provides the original source documentation, via links, behind the news and research of the day. Use of the information provided is unrestricted. However, it is requested that users acknowledge that the information was found via the IWS Documented News Service.
Stuart Basefsky
Director, IWS News Bureau
Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell/ILR School
16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (607) 255-2703
Fax: (607) 255-9641
E-mail: smb6@cornell.edu
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