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National industrial relations and local bargaining power in the US and German telecommunications industries

Doellgast, Virginia (2008) National industrial relations and local bargaining power in the US and German telecommunications industries. European Journal of Industrial Relations, 14 (3). pp. 265-287. ISSN 0959-6801

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Identification Number: 10.1177/0959680108094135

Abstract

This article compares the process and outcomes of collective negotiations over the outsourcing of call centre jobs in US and German telecommunications firms. In the USA, the Communication Workers of America relied on coalitions with politicians and other organizations to lead successful public campaigns; while in Germany, ver.di used coordinated bargaining with works councils to leverage their strong codetermination rights. Variation in access to resources between countries helps explain differences in the unions' ability to negotiate strong collective agreements on outsourcing and to influence restructuring decisions.

Item Type: Article
Official URL: http://ejd.sagepub.com/
Additional Information: © 2008 SAGE Publications
Divisions: Management
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Date Deposited: 30 Jul 2009 11:11
Last Modified: 01 Oct 2024 07:27
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/24458

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