Author:Colling, T.
Title:Renewal or rigor mortis? Union responses to contracting in local government
Journal:Industrial Relations Journal
1995 : JUN, VOL. 26:2, p. 134-145
Index terms:INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
TRADE UNIONS
Language:eng
Abstract:Contracting, or competitive tendering, is now common throughout local government and may provide the basis for a "renewal" of workplace trade unionism. Without significant investment and support, however, local structures may be too fragile to withstand the managerial and competitive pressures that contracting brings in its wake.
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