The Decline of Trade Union Organisation

The Decline of Trade Union Organisation (1987) considers the reasons behind the decline in trade union membership. It shows that many factors were at work besides unemployment growth and argues that the changing structure and nature of British industry had a fundamental affect on trade union activity.

1. Setting the Scene 2. The Message from America 3. The Experience with Statutory Recognition Provisions 4. Conciliation and Voluntary Initiatives for Recognition 5. Non-Union Firms in the UK 6. The Public Sector Experience and Example 7. Dealing with 'Free Riders' 8. Conclusions