Strategies of union revitalization in Spain: Negotiating change and fragmentation

    Authors

    K. Hamann;M. M. Lucio

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Eur. J. Ind. Relat.

    Keywords

    Industrial Relations & Labor

    Abstract

    Spanish unions have pursued various strategies in their attempt to revitalize. Political action has been of particular importance, but collective bargaining and cooperation between the two major union confederations have-also been significant factors. We argue that the broader political context and historical legacies are crucial in explaining unions' strategic choices. In particular, we look at the tensions between the unions' institutional role in industrial relations and a fragmented civil society and labour market. Further, the search for a new union identity needs to be understood in the context of the interests of employers. While the unions have been innovative in devising new strategies, the measures of success are still inconclusive.

    Journal Title

    European Journal of Industrial Relations

    Volume

    9

    Issue/Number

    1

    Publication Date

    1-1-2003

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    61

    Last Page

    78

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000181385100005

    ISSN

    0959-6801

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