A representation gap has appeared in the British workplace as trade unions have declined. This book presents original research material from the ESRC's Future of Work programme to assess current attempts to close the representation gap. Part One examines initiatives to restore the fortunes of the trade union movement through organizing, partnership and the representation of minorities in the workforce. Part Two looks at non-union representation and the role that works councils, voluntary organizations and single-issue campaigns can play in giving British workers a new voice at work.
A representation gap has appeared in the British workplace as trade unions have declined. This book presents original research material from the ESRC'...
Using an international approach, this book demonstrates the way that the intersection of gendered and ethnic identities operate at work and home. It provides an authoritative account of ethnicity and gender at work, and the theoretical underpinning explanations."
Using an international approach, this book demonstrates the way that the intersection of gendered and ethnic identities operate at work and home. It p...
Reflecting the increased attention to gender and women in the field of employment relations, there is now a growing international literature on women and trade unions. The interest in women as trade unionists arises partly from the fact that women comprise 40 percent of trade union membership in the USA and over 50 percent in the UK. Further, despite considerable overall union membership decline in both the UK and USA, more women than men are joining unions in both countries. Recognition of the importance of women to the survival and revival of trade union movements has in many cases...
Reflecting the increased attention to gender and women in the field of employment relations, there is now a growing international literature on wom...
Providing a comprehensive picture of diversity, ethnicity, and migration in the health sector this book analyses thekeythemes of career and career structures, social processes, segregation, racism and sexism at international, national and local levels.
Providing a comprehensive picture of diversity, ethnicity, and migration in the health sector this book analyses thekeythemes of career and career str...
A representation gap has appeared in the British workplace as trade unions have declined. Part Two looks at non-union representation and the role that works councils, voluntary organizations and single-issue campaigns can play in giving British workers a new voice at work.
A representation gap has appeared in the British workplace as trade unions have declined. Part Two looks at non-union representation and the role that...
This book examines gender and professions in the 21st century. Historically the professions encompassed law, medicine and the church, all of which excluded women from participation. Industry and the 20th century introduced new professions such as engineering and latterly information technology skill and, whilst the increase in credentialism and accreditations open up further avenues for professions to develop, many of the 'newer' professions exhibit similar gendered characteristics, still based on a perceived masculine identity of the professional workers and the association of...
This book examines gender and professions in the 21st century. Historically the professions encompassed law, medicine and the church, al...
