French Industrial Relations in the New World Economy (Routledge Research in Employment Relations)

Examining the traditionally predominant role of the state in shaping employment patterns and social policy in France, __French Industrial Relations in the New World Economy__ analyzes the impact of globalization on French industrial relations. Looking at the changing economic context of industrial relations, this important text places particular emphasis on the notion of a shift from a national, Fordist form of employment regulation, to an international, post-Fordist form - examining in detail the impact of this shift on the role of the French state and on the balance of power between employer and trade union organizations. Including chapters on employer organizations, collective bargaining, the role of the state, and workplace representation, __French Industrial Relations in the New World Economy__ explores this fascinating topic in detail and provides a detailed resource for postgraduates studying trade unions, industrial and employee relations, and industrial studies in general.

Examining the traditionally predominant role of the state in shaping employment patterns and social policy in France, French Industrial Relations in the New World Economy analyzes the impact of globalization on French industrial relations.

Looking at the changing economic context of industrial relations, this important text places particular emphasis on the notion of a shift from a national, Fordist form of employment regulation, to an international, post-Fordist form - examining in detail the impact of this shift on the role of the French state and on the balance of power between employer and trade union organizations.

Including chapters on employer organizations, collective bargaining, the role of the state, and workplace representation, French Industrial Relations in the New World Economy explores this fascinating topic in detail and provides a detailed resource for postgraduates studying trade unions, industrial and employee relations, and industrial studies in general.

Half Title:French Industrial Relations in theNew World Economy......Page 2 Title Page......Page 6 Copyright......Page 7 Contents......Page 8 Tables......Page 9 Acknowledgements......Page 10 Abbreviations......Page 12 Introduction......Page 14 1 Changing contexts......Page 19 2 The role of the state......Page 38 3 Trade unions......Page 61 4 Employer organisations......Page 84 5 The organisation of work......Page 104 6 Collective bargaining......Page 126 7 Workplace representation......Page 146 8 Conflict......Page 166 Conclusion......Page 187 Notes......Page 196 Bibliography......Page 220 Index......Page 230 Changing Contexts -- The Role Of The State -- Trade Unions -- Employer Organizations -- The Organization Of Work -- Collective Bargaining -- Workplace Representation -- Conflict. Nick Parsons. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [183]-216) And Index. Looks at the changing economic context of industrial relations, and examines the impact of this change on the role of the French state and on the balance of power between employer and trade union organizations