Routledge European Industrial Relations - EU Economy Study

Explore the evolving landscape of European industrial relations with this academic study from Routledge. This book examines the potential emergence of a distinct European pattern of labor relations, focusing on how European-level organizations for employers and trade unions gain influence compared to national bodies. The text analyzes the impact of the Social Chapter of the Maastricht Treaty and evaluates the likelihood of European-level collective bargaining. It also investigates how mandatory European Works Councils might affect existing national employee representation systems. Through a trilateral comparison of industrial relations, this work provides a detailed look at global challenges, national development, and transitional dynamics within the European economy.