Industrial relations have undergone significant and extensive change over the last fifteen years. The combined impact of government legislation, international competition, and organizational restructuring has affected union organization and membership; the scope and content of collective bargaining; and the organization, objectives and nature of work.

The extent of these changes raises important questions about industrial relations and human resource management in contemporary Britain and demands fresh analysis.

In Contemporary Industrial Relations leading authorities address these issues with a detailed and comprehensive analysis of current trends. Topics covered include:

HRM and the New Industrial Relations
The Role of the State
Trade Union Law
Industrial Relations and Economic Performance
Public Sector Unionism
Union Recognition
The New Unionism
Japanization

The contributors are: Ian Beardwell; David Guest and Kim Hoque; Ian Clark; Stephen Dunn and David Metcalf; Peter Nolan; Rachel Bailey; Tim Claydon; Ed Heery; and David Grant.

The book will be vital reading for students, researchers and HR professionals wanting to get to grips with current changes in the workplace.