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Developments in Union Recognition and Derecognition in Britain, 1994–1998
Author(s) -
Gall Gregor,
McKay Sonia
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
british journal of industrial relations
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.665
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1467-8543
pISSN - 0007-1080
DOI - 10.1111/1467-8543.00144
Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , political science , balance (ability) , psychology , history , archaeology , neuroscience
This research note shows a marked change in the relative incidence of cases of derecognition and recognition in the period 1994–1998. It shows that the level of derecognition has fallen significantly in recent years while that of the signing of new recognition agreements has continued at its former level, so that on balance new recognition agreements clearly outnumber cases of derecognition. The context and reasons for this are explained by reference to developments in public policy, employer views and union practice. The results of derecognition and the prospects for union recognition are also examined.