Simms, M. (2007) Managed activism: two union organising campaigns in the not-for-profit sector. Industrial Relations Journal, 38(2), pp. 119-135. (doi: 10.1111/j.1468-2338.2007.00439.x)
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Abstract
Two union recognition campaigns are contrasted: one focusing on developing workplace activism but with little sectoral focus (a ‘bottom‐up’ campaign), and the other with a sectoral strategy and less emphasis on workplace campaigning (a ‘top‐down’ campaign). The outcomes indicate the need for approaches, which allow both a strong workplace activism and a clear sectoral strategy as both the ‘top‐down’ and ‘bottom‐up’ strategies present difficulties. Although there are positive outcomes in both campaigns, the cases show that unions seeking to represent the interests of previously unorganised groups of workers need influence at both the sectoral and workplace levels if they are to demonstrate their effectiveness.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Simms, Professor Melanie |
| Authors: | Simms, M. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management |
| Journal Name: | Industrial Relations Journal |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| ISSN: | 0019-8692 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1468-2338 |
| Published Online: | 20 February 2007 |
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