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Multi-unionism and the Representation of Sectional Interests in British Workplaces

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Gregor Gall
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Britain has been regarded as traditionally having had a ‘problem’ in its industrial relations by virtue of the presence of sectionalism and multi-unionism. This article suggests that this analysis of sectionalism and multi-unionism being a ‘problem’ is very much bound up with employer perspectives and the specific context of the 1960s and 1970s. By contrast, in a period of retreat for labour unionism since 1979, sectionalism can be viewed in a different and more positive manner, whereby its resilience allows distinct, occupational interests to be more effectively represented. The case of journalists, when contrasted with that of finance workers, is used to highlight this.

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Article provided by Rainer Hampp Verlag in its journal Industrielle Beziehungen.

Volume (Year): 15 (2008)
Issue (Month): 4 ()
Pages: 356 - 375
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Keywords: Britain; Labour Unions; Journalists; Finance Workers;

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