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A Novel Calculus? Institutional Change, Globalization and Industrial Conflict in Europe
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Abstract Collective industrial conflict in Europe has declined dramatically since the 1970s. This decline is the result of significant changes in institutional factors, influencing the calculations of employees and their organizations when considering strike action. Declining union density and changes in mar... view more
Collective industrial conflict in Europe has declined dramatically since the 1970s. This decline is the result of significant changes in institutional factors, influencing the calculations of employees and their organizations when considering strike action. Declining union density and changes in market protection seem major influences, while institutional and legal changes are important explanations of persistent major inter-country variance. This indicates a novel industrial conflict calculus for employees, which entails a more restricted use, but not the withering away of the strike.... view less
Classification
Sociology of Work, Industrial Sociology, Industrial Relations
Free Keywords
collective action; globalization; industrial conflict; institutionalism; strikes; trade unions
Document language
English
Publication Year
2006
Page/Pages
p. 143-164
Journal
European Journal of Industrial Relations, 12 (2006) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/0959680106065032
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)