Conflict at work: the pattern of disputes in Britain since 1980

Publication type

Research Paper

Series Number

03/08

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ACAS Research Papers

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Publication date

June 1, 2008

Abstract:

The past quarter century in Britain has seen a concurrent decline in collective expressions of conflict and growth in the individualised expression of conflict, most transparently manifest in a dramatic fall in the incidence of strikes and a rising tide of claims to the Employment Tribunal. This paper investigates the scale of the changes and discusses its causes. It also draws upon a wider range of indicators and sources to investigate changes in the overall level of workplace discontent. A further concern is the role of workplace institutions, including procedures for dealing with disputes as well as arrangements for employee representation and involvement.

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- http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2056

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