Can Trade Unions Improve Training in Britain?

Examines whether, in an increasingly fragmented labour market, British trade unions can have a beneficial effect on training, and thereby contribute towards a solution to Britain′s skills problem. Examines the background to unions′ policies on training, details the strategic aims of union leaders in Britain for promoting training through collective bargaining, and reviews and examines some evidence about how much impact unions have had so far on training at company level. Concludes that any impact is likely to be small.