Reports on 1973 changes in labor relations law in Australia and the United Kingdom

Noting the growth of collective bargaining in the public employment sector in the United States, four Academy members report on the public employee dispute settlement processes in Sweden, Belgium, France,…

An Overseas Correspondent report. 1974 was a “very troubled period for Australia”, with the number of strikes breaking all previous records. The report reviews legislation, and court decisions in actions…

An Overseas Correspondent reports the return to dominance of the Australian Arbitration Commission. In 1975, the Commission, after extensive hearings, ruled in favor of a nationwide initial wage increase of…

A change of government since December 1975 has resulted in tougher legislation to deal with union power, a generally tighter economic policy, and a strong stand in favor of reduced…

In Australia, there are a number of tribunals, both federal and state, which handle industrial disputes, but the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission is the predominant one. The author explains…

A program of voluntary uniform national wage adjustments related to consumer price and national productivity movements came to an end. The author explains why.

The Australian labor relations system is in transformation. A system of compulsory arbitration of rights and interest conflicts by the federal Australian Industrial Relations Commission is being supplanted by greater…

Reports on 1973 changes in labor relations law in Australia and the United Kingdom