8.1   Case Studies
8.2   International Studies
8.3   Role of the Media

219. Brosnan, Peter & Wilkinson, Frank
Low Pay and Industrial Relations: The Case of Contract Cleaning, 14(1): 83-89.
Presents a case study of the contract cleaning industry, focusing on levels of pay in the context of the political and economic climate.
Related sections: [ 2.2, 7.1 ]


220. Cammock, Peter
Industrial Relations at Motonui - an Examination of a Successful Industrial Relations Strategy on a Large Construction Project, (1987) 12(2): 71-80
Examines the approach to industrial relations taken by Bechtel (Pacific) Corporation Ltd. Argues that managerial practice can increase industrial harmony in conflict prone industries.
Related section: [ 2.1 ]


221. Gill, Howard
Legislated Apathy: Industrial Relations in New Zealand Agriculture, (1979) 4(3): 7-15.
Examines the activities of the trade union with the agriculture sect along with the effects of legislation. Also looks at the role of specialist agencies within the industry.
Related sections: [ 3.2, 7.3 ]


222. Marsh, N.R.
South Pacific Work Project - a Progress Report, (1977) 2(3): 78-80.
Study of attitudes and behaviours of employees and managers in dealing with a multicultural workforce. Focuses on relationships, job satisfaction and adaptive strategies.
Related sections: [ 1.4, 4.2 ]


223. Martin, John
Arbitration: The Sheepowners and the Shearers, (1987) 12(3): 175-86.
Examines the relationship between the state and class via rural employer groups.
Related section: [ 3.2 ]


224. Richardson, Len
Coalminers, Arbitration and the Workplace, (1987) 12(3): 169-174.
A study of the evolution of the arbitration system in the New Zealand coalmining industry.

225. Anderson, Gordon
Industrial Relations in Smaller Countries - Introduction, (1981) 6(3): 121-124.
Evaluates how smaller countries have developed their industrial relations systems to cope with problems unique to their size
Related section: [ 1.1 ]


226. Beaumont, P.B. & Leopold, J.W.
Health, Safety and Industrial Relations: A United Kingdom Study, (1983) 8(2): 135-145.
Examines the relationship between unions and management on health and safety issues, drawing on a sample of safety committee members in 51 plants in the United Kingdom.
Related section: [ 4.3 ]


227. Bentley, Phillip & Wang, Kenneth
Bringing about Industrial Democracy within the Public Service - a Radical South Australian Response, (1978) 4(1): 36-42.
Discusses the development of new managerial modes in light of several policy changes. Solutions and possible future developments are discussed along with the attitudes of those involved.
Related section: [ 4.5 ]


228. Boston, Jonathan
The State, Wage-Fixing and Labour Market Reform: Some International Perspectives, (1988) 13(2): 121-142.
Examines the changes to state intervention in pay-fixing within the OECD, outlines government wage flexibility and labour market strategies and assess the relationship between wage bargaining and macro-economic performance.
Related section: [ 5.1 ]


229. Brosnan, Peter
Industrial Relations in the Republic of Ireland, (1981) 6(3): 161-172.
compares Irish industrial relations to the New Zealand system and assesses the similarities and differences. Looks at the future of industrial relations in Ireland.
Related section: [ 1.1 ]


230. Burgess, John & Sappey, Richard
The Australian Domestic Pilots' Dispute of 1989 and its Implications: An Interpretation, (1992) 17(3): 282-299.
Outlines and assesses the implications of the 1989 Australian domestic air pilots' dispute, addressing the strategies adopted by the major parties.
Related sections: [ 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 5.1, 7.1 ]


231. Burke, Edward J.
Some Perspectives on Redundancy with Special Reference to the State Dockyard, Newcastle, New South Wales, (1981) 6(1): 1-9.
Discusses what is meant by "redundancy" with the major purpose being to show that when redundancy is created, workers have minimal powers to resist management decisions. Questions the morals of this power imbalance.
Related section: [ 2.1, 2.3, 7.3 ]


232. Chelius, James R.
The American Experience with Occupational Safety and Health Regulation, (1983) 8(2): 123-132.
Reviews empirical studies on the impact of American Occupational Safety and Health regulation. The evidence indicates little impact on the workplace, other than enhanced safety.
Related section: [ 4.3 ]


233. Cupper, Les & Hearn, June
Cross Currents in Australian Trade Unions, (1980) 5(1): 13-28.
Examines the organisation and structure, leadership, ideology and policy issues to determine the unions' overall effectiveness.
Related section: [ 3.2 ]


234. Deakin, Simon
The Floor of Rights in European Labour Law, (1990) 15(3): 219-240.
Reviews the experiences of European countries regarding legislation that underpins collective bargaining, examining the way that this floor is being extended.
Related section: [ 7.2 ]


235. Deakin, Simon
Legal Change and Labour Market Restructuring in Western Europe and the United States, (1991) 16(2): 109-125.
Examines the international experience of attempts to use changes in labour law as a means of enhancing labour market flexibility, with particular reference to the United States and Western Europe.
Related section: [ 7.2 ]


236. Dickens, Linda
Learning to Live with the Law? The Legislative Attack on British TRade Unions since 1979, (1989) 14(1): 37-52.
Focuses on British labour legislation since 1979 regarding the move away from collective industrial relations, the restricted terrain for lawful industrial action, and legal intervention in union affairs.
Related section: [ 7.3 ]


237. Dive, B.J.
Some Reflections on Developments in German Employee Co-Determination since 1976, (1980) 5(2&3): 92-105.
Reviews the Supervisory Board's new role in codetermination as a major breakthrough in German industrial relations. Looks at the implications for New Zealand industrial relations.
Related section: [ 4.5 ]


238. Dwyer, Tom
A New Concept of the Production of Industrial Accidents: A Sociological Approach, (1983) 8(2): 147-160.
An ethnographic study of a French construction site, working within an actionalist perspective to develop a sociological model of industrial accidents. Suggests that the social relations of work may become a focus to analyse and prevent accidents.
Related section: [ 4.3 ]


239. Frazer, Ian
Trade Unions and the State in Solomon Islands, (1992) 17(1): 23-37
Traces the history and development of unionism in the Solomon Islands
Related section: [ 3.1 ]


240. Galin, Amira & Lansbury, Russel D.
Wage Indexation and Industrial Relations: A Comparison of Recent Experience in Israel and Australia, (1982) 7(1): 13-22.
Compares the different methods of the centralised approach to determining national wage policies.
Related sections: [ 5.1, 7.3 ]


241. Glogoski, Alan
Negotiating with the Japanese, (1978) 3(1): 30-35.
Discusses the aspects of the traditional Japanese culture, society, national character and political system and the effects on their negotiating behaviour.
Related section: [ 1.3 ]


242. Gustavsen, Bjorn & Hinnius, Gerry
Industrial Relations in Norway, (1981) 6(3): 125-138.
Looks at the relationship between government, employers and trade unions, analysing how the industrial relations system is shaped, directed and influenced.
Related section: [ 1.1 ]


243. Hess, Michael & Gissua, James
Unions and Industrial Relations in Papua New Guinea, (1992) 17(1): 39-55
Backgrounds the evolution of Papua New Guinea's industrial relations system, and details recent examples of its operation.
Related sections: [ 2.1, 3.1, 7.3 ]


244. Hicks, John
Industrial Relations in Australia, (1981) 6(1): 21-27.
Examines the division between federal and state tribunals and the non-industrial endeavour of Australian unions. Evaluates the success and applicability to the New Zealand situation.
Related section: [ 3.1 ]


245. Hince, Kevin
The Earliest Origins and Suppression of Trade Unionism in the Fiji Islands, (1985) 10(2): 93-101.
Examines the emergence and control of labour unrest; investigating the style of government, the relationship between business and colonial officials, and law and order and paternal rights as they infringed on individual rights.
Related sections: [ 2.1, 3.2, 7.1 ]


246. Hince, Kevin
Industrial Relations in Kiribati, (1992) 17(1): 57-68.
Examines developments in industrial relations in Kiribati, questioning its colonial legacy.
Related sections: [ 2.3, 7.3 ]


247. Leckie, Jacqueline
State Coercion and Public Sector Unionism in Post-coup Fiji, (1991) 16(1): 49-71.
Explores why the Fiji administration perceived organised labour as a threat, discussing the measures the military regime took to retain control by weakening political roles for unions.
Related sections: [ 3.1, 7.1 ]


248. Leckie, Jacqueline
Industrial Relations in Post-coup Fiji: A Taste of the 1990s, (1992) 17(1): 5-21.
Examines the changes in Fijian labour legislation in the context of economic restructuring and the political situation.
Related sections: [ 2.1, 7.3 ]


249. Marchington, Mick
Contrasting Patterns of Industrial Relations in Britain, (1992) 17(2): 161-173.
Assess the patterns of industrial relations in Britain post-Thatcherism.
Related section: [ 1.1 ]


250. Mire, Joseph
Industrial Relations in Austria, (1981) 6(3): 139-149.
Looks at the factors specific to Austrian industrial relations which have contributed to its impressive economic progress. Discusses the outlook for the future.
Related section: [ 1.1 ]


251. Morris, Richard
The Revival of China's Organised Labour 1973-86, (1987) 12(1): 13-22.
Analyses the development and role of Chinese trade unions in the post Cultural Revolution era. The growth of organised labour is charted at national and enterprise level.
Related section: [ 3.1 ]


252. Plowman, David H.
Wage Indexation - the Australian Experience, (1978) 3(3): 105-117.
Discusses the pressure on Australia for an incomes policy, the indexation package, its introduction and subsequent outcomes.
Related section: [ 5.1 ]


253. Plowman, David H.
Indexation and Beyond: Australian Wage Determination 1978-82, (1982) 7(3): 189-204.
Reviews wage indexation from June 1978 until its abandonment. The period since July 1981 and the reasons for abandonment are discusses and future options examined.
Related section: [ 5.1 ]


254. Plowman, David H.
Full Circle: Australian Wage Determination 1982-1984, (1984) 9(2): 95-112.
Discusses the effects of the Hawke Government's economic policies on wage determination and assesses possible future developments.
Related sections: [ 5.1, 7.1 ]


255. Plowman, David H.
Australian Wages Policy 1983-90, (1991) 16(1): 73-87.
Reviews Australian wages policy in the period 1983 to 1990.
Related section: [ 5.1 ]


256. Richards, K.H.
Constraints on White Collar Union Bargaining, (1979) 4(2): 8-17.
Highlights the role, objectives and strengths of Australian white collar unions through a case study perspective.
Related section: [ 1.3 ]


257. Schuller, Tom & Robertson, Don
Union Representatives and their Members: Learning and Communication, (1983) 8(3): 179-192.
Looks at the relationship between shop stewards and their members and the impact of trade union training in seven Scottish workplaces. A framework is developed for the evaluation of formal training.
Related section: [ 3.2 ]


258. Snell, Rick
Western Samoa Trade Unionism: The 1981 Public Service Strike, (1992) 17(1): 69-84.
Examines the background and events surrounding the 1981 public service strike in Western Samoa.
Related sections: [ 2.2, 3.1 ]


259. Teicher, Julian
Breakaway Unions: An Australian Case, (1986) 11(3): 149-159.
Applies the concept of breakaway unions to a group of power station operators which seceded from one union and merged with another
Related sections: [ 2.1, 3.1 ]


260. Teicher, Julian
Union Compliance and Incomes Policy: The Australian Social Contract, 1983-87, (1988) 13(3): 213-235.
Discusses the role of the Australian Council of Trade Unions in securing compliance from affiliated unions to its statement of Accord with the Labour Party on Incomes Policy.
Related sections: [ 3.2, 5.1 ]


261. Turkington, Don J.
Impasse Procedures: The United States Experience, (1978) 3(1): 14-21.
Looks at alternative industrial actions other than the strike in the United States. Concludes that a range of options is desirable to cover various situations.
Related sections: [ 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 7.3 ]


262. Whittingslow, George
The Effects of Technological Changes on Work Patterns in the Australian Economy, (1980) 5(2&3): 58-64.
Reviews the impact of the choice of technology on manpower planning and unemployment.
Related sections: [ 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6 ]


263. Young, John
Industrial Relations in Switzerland, (1981) 6(3): 151-159.
Analyses factors which contribute to Switzerland's low levels of industrial conflict. Highlights the preservation of individual freedom of choice, consensus on procedural aspects and the effects of the peace agreement approach.
Related sections: [ 2.1, 7.3 ]


[See also articles numbered: 20, 21, 34, 52, 56, 57, 63, 78, 85, 93, 105, 109, 110, 111, 119, 127, 133, 134, 138, 141, 185, 202, 218]

264. Cordery, John; Jamieson, Bruce; Stacey, Barrie
Industrial Relations as News, (1978) 3(2): 57-62.
Examines the coverage and content of industrial relations matters. Concludes biases, imbalances and selectivity exists.


265. Harbridge, Raymond
The Treatment of Industrial Relations in Three Major New Zealand Newspapers, (1983) 8(1): 11-21.
Industrial relations items in three newspapers were examined to analyse issues presented and the frequency with which spokespersons were reported to address "fair reporting" concerns.


266. Harbridge, Raymond
The Treatment of Industrial Relations in Three Major New Zealand Newspapers: A Reply, (1984) 9(1): 49-50.
A reply to article no. 267.


267. Page, Warren
The Treatment of Industrial Relations in Three Major New Zealand Newspapers: A Journalist's Comment, (1984) 9(1): 45-47.
Comments on article no. 265.

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