European Journal of Industrial Relations
Volume 18, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 347-363

Trade union responses to migrant workers from the 'new Europe': A three sector comparison in the UK, Norway and Germany (Article)

Hardy J.* , Eldring L. , Schulten T.
  • a Business School, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield AL10 9AB, United Kingdom
  • b Fafo Institute for Labour and Social Research, Norway
  • c WSI, Hans-Böckler-Stiftung, Germany

Abstract

This article compares trade union strategies towards migrant workers from the 'new Europe'. The analysis focuses on three sectors in the UK, Norway and Germany. We conclude that trade union responses to these migrant workers are shaped by the complex interplay of national industrial relations systems, sectoral dynamics, EU regulation and the agency of individual trade unions. © The Author(s) 2012.

Author Keywords

UK Norway Construction Germany Elder care Migrant workers Food processing trade unions

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DOI: 10.1177/0959680112461464
ISSN: 09596801
Cited by: 28
Original Language: English