Comparison of the American system of industrial relations with its European counterparts; principally with the British system. The author concludes that American workers are better protected than their European counterparts,…

Review of British procedures for processing grievances and disputes, with particular emphasis on procedures in manufacturing. Major distinctions from American procedures include lack of arbitral or court interpretation of language;…

A comparison of the dispute settlement procedures in effect prior to enactment of the Industrial Relations Act in 1971, with the procedures followed after that Act’s enactment, and a discussion…

An Overseas Correspondent reports a dramatic change of British labor relations activity, occasioned by the change from Conservative Party to Labor Party government. The Conservative-sponsored Industrial Relations Act 1971 was…

In some European countries (Belgium, France, Italy and Germany), arbitration of labor disputes is rarely used and/or is illegal. Instead, labor courts render final adjudication. Sweden and Italy have some…

Report from an overseas correspondent about recent developments in Britain in labor arbitration and mediation.

The author describes the industrial relations policies and dispute resolution mechanisms in Britain, and their efficacy following the election of the Labour Government in February 1974 and the reliance of…

Industrial relations events in Britain including, especially, new legislation.

There has been legislation in Great Britain against unfair dismissals in operation since February 1972. The author explores workers rights in Britain (union and non-union) and the effects of the…

The author explains why labor arbitration has not flourished in Britain