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Are Works Councils and Joint Consultative Committees a Threat to Trade Unions? A Comparative Analysis

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  • Chris Brewster

    (Henley Management College)

  • Geoff Wood

    (Sheffield University Business School)

  • Richard Croucher

    (Middlesex University Business School)

  • Michael Brookes

    (Middlesex University Business School)

Abstract

This article assesses whether the operation of works councils or joint consultative committees (JCCs) is inimical to unionization in different business systems. An extensive transnational survey reveals that both works councils and JCCs are positively associated with a union presence; there is no evidence from this sample that either is used to any significant extent as a substitute for unions. The finding holds true irrespective of business system. Its implications for industrial relations actors are examined.

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  • Chris Brewster & Geoff Wood & Richard Croucher & Michael Brookes, 2007. "Are Works Councils and Joint Consultative Committees a Threat to Trade Unions? A Comparative Analysis," Economic and Industrial Democracy, Department of Economic History, Uppsala University, Sweden, vol. 28(1), pages 49-77, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:ecoind:v:28:y:2007:i:1:p:49-77
    DOI: 10.1177/0143831X07073027
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