White-Collar Unionism

Originally published in 1979 at a time when white-collar union membership had increased both in the public and private sectors of the economy, this book explains who the members were, why there was such astonishing membership growth and the circumstances which surrounded it. The history of this growth is recorded and the special problems of organization and recruitment are outlined. Issues discussed include bargaining, communications, the salary package concept, organization and recruitment problems, the rewards system, incomes policies, government liaison work and industrial democracy.

Clive Jenkins was a British Trade Union leader. Barrie Sherman was a British trade unionist.

1. Who Are the White-Collar Workers? 2. The Rise and Short History of White-Collar Unionism 3. Organisation and Recruitment Problems of White-Collar Unions 4. The Mechanisms of a White-Collar Union 5. Significant Gains, Significant Disputes, Significant Techniques 6. The Rewards System 7. New Legislation 8. Incomes Policies 9. The Widening of Traditional Horizons 10. The Impact of the White-Collar Union on Britain 11. Managers 12. The Quality of Life 13. The Future.