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S/HR/338. The government's contribution to British trade unions

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2011
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This paper looks at the government’s contribution to British trade unions in relation to the changing fortunes since 1979. The differences between the conservative and labour governments in relation to trade unions are discussed, and the paper examines the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The paper identifies which government, labour or conservative, contributed most positively to trade union fortunes.

 

KEYWORDS: British trade unions, fortunes, conservative governments, labour governments, Trade Union Congress, TUC,

 

C/HR/1173. Approaches to Trade Unions' transformation by women and ethnic minority groups

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2400
DATE:
2011
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The paper looks at the position of women and ethnic minorities towards UK Trade Unions viewing it in historical and present-day contexts, accounting for an increasing number of women seeking membership and leadership in Trade Unions, examining the attitudes of Trade Unions towards ethnic minorities, describing the initiatives to transform the Unions proposed by women and ethnic minority groups, and reporting on the response of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to these initiatives.

 

KEYWORDS: Trade Unions, transformation, women, ethnic minority groups, TUC,

 

C/HR/1168. Impact of London underground strike on public perceptions of UK Trade Unions

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2000
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2011
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The paper examines the impact of the London underground transport strike of 2010 on the public attitudes towards Trade Unions in the UK. The role of the unions in the British society is discussed with regard to the gaps and shortcomings in stakeholder management. Primary research is conducted via questionnaires making conclusions about public perceptions of London underground strikes organised by the unions.

 

KEYWORDS: London underground strike, Trade Unions, public perceptions,

 

C/HR/1124. An examination of the Trade union movement in Ireland

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1550
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2011
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This paper examines the trade union movement in Ireland, and begins by presenting the history. The different approaches to trade unions are discussed, namely the unitarist approach, the pluralist approach, the Marxist/Radical approach, and social action. The challenges that face the Irish economy are assessed, and conclusions are made regarding the general trade union in Ireland.

 

KEYWORDS: Trade union, trade union movement, Ireland, unitarist approach, pluralist approach, Marxist/Radical approach, social action, Irish economy,

 

C/HR/1090. Dissertation. Impacts of union-led BA strike on employees' perception of UK Trade Unions

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9350
DATE:
2011
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99.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the influence of union-led strikes on the overall perception of Trade Unions in the UK conducting a study of the British Airways (BA) strike of 2010. Literature is reviewed on the role of trade unions in UK society, their perceptions by general public and company employees, UK legislation related to strike actions, etc. The methodology is based on secondary sources and primary data obtained from interviews with London public, BA employees and managers: both members and non-members of the Union. Conclusions are made about unfavourable impacts of the BA strike on the reputation of the unions.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, BA strike, perception of unions, British Airways,

 

C/HR/1086. An examination of the advantages and disadvantages for trade unions or employers entering into partnership working

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2200
DATE:
2011
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This paper examines trade unions, and aims to assess the changes that have affected them. The paper examines the reasons why trade unions have lost power since the 1980’s. Partnership agreements are discussed, and the paper outlines and describes the six principles which underpin partnership agreements. The advantages and disadvantages of partnerships for unions and employers are examined before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Trade unions, power, 1980, partnership, agreements,

 

C/HR/1082. Critically appraise the employment relations in non-union firms

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2450
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper critically appraises the employment relations in non union firms. This topic is examined in reference to human resource management (HRM) and industrial relations (IR). Issues regarding representation, conflict resolution, and political reform are assessed. The paper examines the subject in reference to a range of literature and theory.

 

KEYWORDS: Employment relations, non union firms, trade unions, human resource management, HRM, industrial relations, IR, representation, conflict resolution, political reform,

 

C/HR/1081. An examination of the German model of industrial relations and the impact of Works Councils on trade unions

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3700
DATE:
2011
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This paper examines the German model of industrial relations and examines the influence of the work generated by the Works Councils on Trade Unions. The paper begins by defining industrial relations in general, and in relation to the history of Germany. The characteristics of the Works Council are assessed, along with the advantages, efficiency and criticisms of the model and these aspects are discussed in great detail. Comparisons are made between the German model of industrial relations and other countries.

 

KEYWORDS: German model of industrial relations, industrial relations, Work Councils, trade unions!,

 

S/L/313. UK legislative approach to trade unions, union rights and industrial action: ruin or revitalisation?

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1700
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the current role of Trade Unions (TU) in employment relationships within the UK reviewing the history of TU in the UK and their membership dynamics over 1892-2009. UK and EU legislation towards TU is considered discussing possible outcomes of the proposed changes to UK anti-union law.

 

KEYWORDS: UK trade unions, industrial action,

 

C/HR/1045. An examination of trade unions

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1450
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines trade unions, and answers a range of questions on the topic. The first question outlines exactly what trade unions do, whilst the second question assesses whether the right to join a trade union should be considered an essential human right. The third question is “Do employers have the right to prevent the unionisation of their employees?” The final question is “what is ‘union busting’ (Logan, 2004)? Is it a legitimate activity?” This paper does not contain a reference list.

 

KEYWORDS: Trade unions, human rights, unionization, union busting,

 

C/HR/1041. An examination of management authority and trade unions

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4300
DATE:
2011
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This paper examines trade unions in the work place, and provides a large number of case study evidence to support the argument. The paper begins by introducing trade unions, management authority, and management styles in unionised and non unised firms. Direct and indirect employee voice systems are assessed, and the paper then discusses union management relations. The case studies used are Royal Mail, British Airways, London Underground, News International, NHS Trusts, Cooperative Bank, Water Vehicle, Ingredient, IBM, Marks and Spencer, The Body Shop, Comco, Liftco, Ceco, Gillette, HSBC, Eurotunnel, Pricecheck Supermarkets, Hooverspped, Johnson Matthey, Wal-Mart, P&O Stena Ferries, IKEA, HP Bulmer, Borders, LG Electrics, John Lewis Partnership, Sainsbury’s, Dixons, Go! Airlines, and Regional Independent Media.

 

KEYWORDS: Trade Unions, management, Royal Mail, British Airways, London Underground, News International, NHS Trusts, Cooperative Bank, Water Vehicle, Ingredient, IBM, Marks and Spencer, The Body Shop, Comco, Liftco, Ceco, Gillette, HSBC, Eurotunnel, Pricecheck Supermarkets, Hooverspped, Johnson Matthey, Wal-Mart, P&O Stena Ferries, IKEA, HP Bulmer, Borders, LG Electrics, John Lewis Partnership, Sainsbury’s, Dixons, Go, Airlines, and Regional Independent Media.,

 

C/HR/1017. Industrial relations and trade unions in UK

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2800
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the position of trade unions in the UK examining the causes of their growth and decline from economic and political perspectives. Issues of pay security are addressed explaining how performance related pay threatens the existence of trade unions. The current environment of UK trade unions is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Industrial relations, UK trade unions, performance related pay,

 

C/HR/992. Examination of trade unions

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2550
DATE:
2011
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This paper focuses on trade unions in the UK, and is split into three sections. The first section provides information on the history of the trade union movement in the UK. The second section discusses the legislation introduced in the UK that addresses some of the extreme actions of trade unions. The third section examines contemporary industrial relations with reference to the two previous sections.

 

KEYWORDS: Trade unions, UK, legislations, industrial relations, employee relations,

 

C/HR/963. Proposal. Role of trade unions in organisation

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1150
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper proposes to assess the role of trade unions (TU) in the organisation explaining the rationale of the research, reviewing literature on the structure and functions of trade unions, describing the methodology of the proposed study, and highlighting its significance.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, role of trade unions,

 

C/HR/952. Proposal. Relevance of UK trade unions in employer and employee relations

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1000
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the current perceptions of UK trade unions and their role in the relation between employers and employees. The objectives of the research are outlined, its background and rationale are explained.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, UK trade unions, employer and employee relations,

 

C/HR/931. Dissertation. Role of trade unions in Habib Bank Limited

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7600
DATE:
2011
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79.99 GBP

The paper addresses the need to protect employee rights and welfare using a case study of a private Pakistani bank Habib Bank Limited (HBL) and evaluating the role of trade unions (TU) in maintaining the welfare of the workers. Literature is reviewed on TU history, TU role in promoting health and safety at the workplace, the concept of learning organisation, collective bargaining, legal employee representation, etc. The methods of the research employ secondary sources and primary data collected via questionnaires. Conclusions are made about the contribution of TU in the promotion of employee welfare at HBL. Recommendations are suggested to the bank’s practising managers.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, trade unions, Habib Bank Limited, Pakistani bank, HBL, employee welfare, collective bargaining,

 

C/HR/928. Trade Unions: challenges, threats and opportunities

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3300
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the challenges faced by Trade Unions (TU) in the current environment examining their relevance, accounting for the decrease in TU membership, exploring the threats faced by TU, identifying strategies that can improve their membership, and suggesting recommendations about the ways to enhance TU role in the relationship between employees and employers.

 

KEYWORDS: Trade Unions,

 

C/HR/915. The relationship between trade unions and employee relations

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2500
DATE:
2011
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This paper discusses the relationship between trade unions and employee relations. The paper begins by providing an outline of the history of unions and employers, discussing the time prior to world war one, the industrial revolution, and aspects of the 20th century. The ways in which trade unions are viewed and have developed are identified. The benefits of them in relation to employees are also assessed, and the potential role for modern trade unions is examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Trade union, employers, world war one, industrial revolution, employee relations,

 

C/L/730. Examination of Wal-Mart and Human rights

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4900
DATE:
2011
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This paper discusses Wal-Mart, and aims to examine the organizations treatment of employees. Special focus is also made on human rights regulation and the way in which Wal-Mart treats workers in supply factories abroad. Two acquisitions against Wal-Mart are examined, firstly that they prevent employees in the USA from joining trade unions and secondly, human rights abuses overseas. Each case is discussed in great detail, and the paper then examines the organization in reference to corporate complicity.

 

KEYWORDS: Wal-Mart, human rights, trade unions, corporate complicity!,

 

C/HR/827. Causes of Trade Unions Decline in UK

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2700
DATE:
2010
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The paper examines the reasons for the decline in UK trade union (TU) membership over the last thirty years presenting definitions of TU, and highlighting social, legislative, political and economic factors that have influenced its decline. Possibilities of TU recovery in the future are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: UK Trade Unions,

 

C/HR/728. Is there a need for people to join trade unions?

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1950
DATE:
2010
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The paper looks at the reasons why people should consider joining a trade union (TU) in conditions of welfare state and employment protection legislation. The recent history and features of TU are reviewed addressing the issues of the employee voice, pay, discrimination and harassment, employee discipline, firing and redundancy, and health and safety.

 

KEYWORDS: Employee Voice, Pay, Discrimination, Harassment, Redundancy, Discipline, Health and Safety, Trade Unions, TU,

 

C/HR/727. With the Welfare State, employment protection legislation and more socially aware employers, there is no longer any need for people to join trade unions". Discuss

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1950
DATE:
2010
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The paper looks at the reasons why people should consider joining a trade union (TU) in conditions of welfare state and employment protection legislation. The recent history and features of TU are reviewed addressing the issues of the employee voice, pay, discrimination and harassment, employee discipline, firing and redundancy, and health and safety.

 

KEYWORDS: Employee Voice, Pay, Discrimination, Harassment, Redundancy, Discipline, Health and Safety, Trade Unions, TU,

 

C/HR/711. Negotiations between Royal Mail and CWU

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DATE:
2010
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The paper looks at the postal strike in the UK discussing the dispute between the Royal Mail Group (RMG) and Communication Workers Union (CWU), the effects of the Internet technology on the amount of mail, and the negotiations between RMG and CWU. Recommendations are suggested about appropriate negotiation styles.

 

KEYWORDS: Negotiations, Royal Mail and CWU, Communication Workers Union, postal strike,

 

C/HR/690. Collective bargaining and employee voice

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2300
DATE:
2010
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The paper examines the importance of collective bargaining in providing employees with a voice that can help them to determine their own terms and conditions of employment. The concept of ‘employee voice’ is defined, the principles of collective bargaining are explained highlighting the role of trade unions, non-union alternative forms of bargaining are considered

 

KEYWORDS: Collective bargaining, Employee voice, trade unions,

 

C/HR/683. Employment Relations and Industrial Disputes in British Airways

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2050
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of employment relations in British Airways (BA) reviewing the background and history of industrial disputes, and exploring the causes of the proposed Christmas strike of 2009. The role of trade unions and collective bargaining in the industrial actions of BA is examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Employee Relations, Industrial Disputes, British Airways, trade unions, collective bargaining,