2.1   Industrial Conflict
2.2   Strikes
2.3   Industry and Case Studies

52. Frenkel, Stephen J. & Coolican, Alice
Industrial Struggle: New Directions in Social Research, (1979) 4(3): 15-37.
Seeks to understand inter-industry patterns of industrial action through intermediate levels of analysis. Develops a theory to assess the similarity of strikes internationally, assuming conflicts are greater between rather than within industries.
Related sections: [ 2.2, 8.2 ]


53. Harbridge, Raymond
The (In)accuracy of Official Work Stoppage Statistics in New Zealand, (1987) 12(1): 31-35.
Examines the accuracy of stoppage statistics. Questions the use of government stoppage statistics as a means to evaluate the effectiveness of the industrial relations system.
Related section: [ 7.1 ]


54. Macfie, Rebecca
Employers' Use of Lockouts under the Employment Contracts Act 1991: A New Balance of Power?, (1992) 17(3): 319-331.
Examines the case law on lockouts under the Employment Contracts Act, arguing that the bargaining environment created by the Act has made the lockout more powerful.
Related sections: [ 7.2, 7.3 ]


55. Penney, John & Hamilton, Nick
Is Accident Frequency a Reliable Indicator of Industrial Conflict, (1982) 7(1): 29-34
Examines the relationship of labour turnover, absenteeism and accident frequency with organised manifestations of conflict.
Related section: [ 4.3 ]


56. Rose, Joseph B.
Rights Disputes Procedures in Canada and New Zealand, (1990) 15(2): 145-159.
Examines the resolution of rights disputes in Canada and New Zealand
Related sections: [ 2.2, 7.2, 8.2 ]


57. Turkington, Don J.
Grievance Arbitration and Conflict Regulation, (1979) 4(3): 38-41.
Explores some conceptual and practical aspects of grievance arbitration and its chances of success as a conflict regulator in New Zealand.
Related section: [ 7.3, 8.2 ]


[See also articles numbered: 9, 11, 18, 22, 23, 77, 79, 82, 90, 125, 161, 209, 213, 220, 230, 231, 243, 245, 248, 259, 261, 262]

58. Anderson, Gordon
Strikes and the Law; the Problems of Legal Intervention in Labour Disputes, (1988) 13(1): 21-32
Sets out the background to the provisions in the Labour Relations Act 1987 that regulate strike activity. Discusses the government's policy options and submissions made regarding the legislation.
Related section: [ 7.3 ]


59. Anderson, Gordon & Hughes, John
Injunctions and Compliance Orders: An Analysis of the Labour Court's Powers and Decisions, (1988) 13(1): 49-62.
Outlines the provisions in the Labour Relations Act 1987 relating to the lawfulness of strike action and remedies available in the case of unlawful strikes. Decisions of the Labour Court in relation to those remedies are discussed.
Related section: [ 7.3 ]


60. Greenslade, Bevan R.
Strikes, Injunctions and Compliance Orders: The Labour Relations Act 1987, (1988) 13(1): 63-77.
Critiques articles on economic torts and the Labour Court from an employer's viewpoint. Discusses problems with the application of the Act.
Related section: [ 7.3 ]


61. Nolan, Jim
Strikes and the Public: A Consensus?, (1980) 5(2&3): 65-71.
Public reaction to strikes - are they a social problem? Consensus about social actions which may harm others in society. Viewpoints from unitarist/pluralist/radicalists.
Related section: [ 7.3 ]


[See also articles numbered: 52, 56, 63, 177, 186, 187, 203, 208, 214, 216, 219, 230, 258]

62. Benson, John
Union Involvement in Health Issues: The VIC RAIL Asbetos Dispute, (1981) 6(2): 57-65
Examines the dispute and its significance in the trade unions campaign and media publicity which saw workers achieve their objectives. Also highlighted the need for trade unions and workers to work together.
Related sections: [ 3.2, 4.3 ]


63. Hince, Kevin
Environmental Determinants of Industrial Conflict in the Open-cut Black Coal Mining Industry of Northern Central Queensland: A Case Study of Utah Development Company, (1978) 4(1): 8-35.
A comprehensive study of the environmental conditions contributing to conflict between the major parties at the mine.
Related sections: [ 2.2, 7.3, 8.2 ]


64. Revell, P.M.
The Prince and the Railwaymen: The Origins of the 1920 Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants' Strike, (1987) 12(1): 1-11.
Accounts the events which culminated in the 1920 railways strike. Examines the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants in the period 1913-1920 to explain the strike and its results.
Related section: [ 3.1 ]


65. Rintoul, Ralph
The Coal Mines Council, (1978) 3(1): 21-30.
Studies the disputes resolving procedures unique to the New Zealand Mining Industry. Analyses the specialist tribunals as decision-making bodies.
Related section: [ 7.3 ]


66. Walsh, Pat & Fougere, Geoff
Fiscal Policy, Public Sector Management and the 1989 Health Sector Strike, (1989) 14(3): 219-229.
Argues that the 1989 health sector strike grew out of the effects of the Labour Government's fiscal policies and its approach to public sector management.
Related section: [ 7.1 ]


[See also articles numbered: 231, 246]

A. Index

A.3. Organisations