Securing collective representation in non‐union European multinational companies: The case of Ryanair pilots’ (partial) success

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
John F. Geary
Keyword(s):  
Multinational Companies ◽  
Non Union ◽  
Collective Representation ◽  
Partial Success

Conclusion

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Preminger
Keyword(s):  
Political Participation ◽  
Labor History ◽  
Non Union ◽  
Labor Activism ◽  
General Terms ◽  
Collective Representation ◽  
Economic Regime

The Conclusion discusses the themes of the book in general terms. It reiterates that the weakening of neocorporatism has enabled those once excluded to be included in at least some frameworks for collective representation; however, neocorporatism’s central premises have been undermined, and much of the “new” organizing does not re/build the collective frameworks that once gave labor a voice. The chapter first discusses the hurdles with which labor activism has to contend in its bid to establish itself as a democratic, participatory force. It then addresses labor activism as opposition to policies associated with neoliberalism, and reviews organized labor’s status within the socio-economic regime, in particular in light of increasing labor-oriented activism among non-union organizations. Subsequently, it suggests that “cracks” in neocorporatism facilitate political participation for those who have been economically incorporated but politically excluded. Finally, the significance of these developments is discussed in light of Israel’s singular labor history.

Voice in the Wilderness? The Shift From Union to Non‐Union Voice in Britain

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Gomez ◽  
Alex Bryson ◽  
Paul Willman
Keyword(s):  
Transaction Cost Economics ◽  
Market Competition ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Western World ◽  
Firm Characteristics ◽  
Non Union ◽  
Collective Representation ◽  
The Face ◽  
Union Voice ◽  
Gradual Transformation

This article deals with the emergence, presence, and gradual transformation of workplace voice in Britain. Britain is an interesting case because it has sustained one of the longest and most prolonged falls in union representation in the Western world. Some have interpreted this as a move away from institutionalized voice by both workers and employers in the face of global product market competition and attendant needs for greater labour flexibility. The article shows that union collective representation has been supplanted by non-union voice in new workplaces and, where union voice persists in older workplaces, it has been supplemented by non-union voice. The absence of formal voice in a significant minority of workplaces can be linked to certain observable firm characteristics, such as size, network externalities, ownership, and age of enterprise. The article defines workplace voice by partially drawing on insights from consumer theory, industrial organization, and transaction-cost economics.

scholarly journals Patterning employee voice in multinational companies

2010 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 395-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Lavelle ◽  
Patrick Gunnigle ◽  
Anthony McDonnell
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Trade Unions ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Multinational Companies ◽  
Employee Voice ◽  
Employment Relations ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Non Union ◽  
Employee Representation ◽  
Union Directive

Employee voice has been an enduring theme within the employment relations literature.This article profiles the incidence of a range of direct and indirect employee voice mechanisms within multinational companies (MNCs) and, using an analytical framework, identifies a number of different approaches to employee voice. Drawing from a highly representative sample of MNCs in Ireland, we point to quite a significant level of engagement with all types of employee voice, both direct and indirect. Using the analytical framework, we find that the most common approach to employee voice was an indirect voice approach (i.e. the use of trade unions and/or non-union structures of collective employee representation). The regression analysis identifies factors such as country of origin, sector, the European Union Directive on Information and Consultation and date of establishment as having varying impacts on the approaches adopted by MNCs to employee voice.

Assessment of the incorporation of revascularized fibula grafts used for mandibular reconstruction with F-18-PET

2001 ◽  
Vol 40 (02) ◽  
pp. 51-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Schliephake ◽  
van den Hoff ◽  
W. H. Knapp ◽  
G. Berding
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Regional Blood Flow ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Mandibular Reconstruction ◽  
Reference Region ◽  
Osteoblastic Activity ◽  
Non Union ◽  
Range Of Values ◽  
Measured Input

Summary Aim: Determination of the range of regional blood flow and fluoride influx during normal incorporation of revascularized fibula grafts used for mandibular reconstruction. Evaluation, if healing complications are preceded by typical deviations of these parameters from the normal range. Assessment of the potential influence of using “scaled population-derived” instead of “individually measured” input functions in quantitative analysis. Methods: Dynamic F-l 8-PET images and arterialized venous blood samples were obtained in 11 patients early and late after surgery. Based on kinetic modeling regional blood flow (K1) and fluoride influx (Kmlf) were determined. Results: In uncomplicated cases, early postoperative graft K1 - but not Kmlf -exceeded that of vertebrae as reference region. Kmn values obtained in graft necrosis (n = 2) were below the ranges of values observed in uncomplicated healing (0.01 13-0.0745 ml/min/ml) as well as that of the reference region (0.0154-0.0748). Knf values in mobile non-union were in the lower range - and those in rigid non-union in the upper range of values obtained in stable union (0.021 1-0.0694). If scaled population-derived instead of measured input functions were used for quantification, mean deviations of 23 ± 17% in K1 and 12 ± 16% in Kmlf were observed. Conclusions: Normal healing of predominantly cortical bone transplants is characterized by relatively low osteoblastic activity together with increased perfusion. It may be anticipated that transplant necrosis can be identified by showing markedly reduced F− influx. In case that measured input functions are not available, quantification with scaled population-derived input functions is appropriate if expected differences in quantitative parameters exceed 70%.

OBSERVATIONS ON THE TREATMENT OF YOUNG DIABETICS WITH AN ORAL DRUG (PHENETHYL-BIGUANIDE)

1959 ◽  
Vol XXXII (IV) ◽  
pp. 491-496 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert S. Walker ◽  
Adam L. Linton
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Diabetes ◽  
Oral Drug ◽  
List Type ◽  
Juvenile Diabetics ◽  
Oral Hypoglycaemic Drugs ◽  
Partial Success

ABSTRACT A brief comparison of phenethyl-biguanide (D. B. I.) with other oral hypoglycaemic drugs is made. A series of 31 juvenile diabetics treated with D. B. I. is described, and the reasons for partial success or failure are considered. The advantages and dangers of the drug are discussed. It is concluded that the unique action of this drug may give it a place in the treatment of juvenile diabetes.

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