THE “OLD INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS” AND CORPORATE COMPETITIVENESS: A CANADIAN CASE

Abstract

On both sides of the Atlantic, there is much talk amongst academics and practitioners about the “new” industrial relations, based on flexibility, employee involvement, anti‐union strategies and Japanese employment practices. However, the “old” industrial relations lives on; it is concluded that where management is farsighted and unions are strong and vigilant, it has produced benefits for both parties.

Citation

Adams, R.J. (1988), "THE “OLD INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS” AND CORPORATE COMPETITIVENESS: A CANADIAN CASE", Employee Relations, Vol. 10 No. 2, pp. 3-7. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb055117