... participation through the trade union route by a more individualised direct form? And if so, to what degree are alternative means of involvement being used in public sector organisations? The utilisation of direct and indirect forms of participation in the public sector is a significant feature of this research...

... for a discussion of the general trends and dynamic of public sector industrial relations. Originality/value It manages to take an overview of changes in the public sector and point to the uncertain development of a new market approach. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 Trade unions Public...

...Zuzana Dvorakova Citizen associations, trade unions and “tripartism” are the major mediators and interest‐representing bodies in the Czech Republic outside political parties. A system of corporatism at the national policy making level has existed since 1990. Since 1998 trade unions have...

... Industrial relations Prisons Privatization Trade unions United Kingdom The Prison Service and Executive Agency Status HM Prisons plc? John Black Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, UK Prison Service 27 In April 1993 both the UK Prison Service and the Scottish Prison Service...

... Telephones Trade unions IJPSM 6,2 66 Restructuring of Hong Kong Telecom: A Case Study Stephen C. Yam, Joyce Chan, Samuel Chiu and Esther Sam The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Phoebe W. Yam The Hong Kong Polytechnic Introduction Hong Kong Telecom has undergone significant changes...