Mobilising for equality? Understanding the impact of grass roots agency and third party representation

Beirne, M. , Hurrell, S. and Wilson, F. (2019) Mobilising for equality? Understanding the impact of grass roots agency and third party representation. Industrial Relations Journal, 50(1), pp. 41-56. (doi: 10.1111/irj.12237)

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Abstract

Does mobilisation theory provide telling insights into the collective expression of gendered grievances? By analysing the dynamics of activism on pay inequality in the British local authority sector, this article offers a negative evaluation, calling for a deeper understanding of grass roots agency and third-party representation beyond the workplace.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Wilson, Professor Fiona and Hurrell, Dr Scott and Beirne, Professor Martin
Authors: Beirne, M., Hurrell, S., and Wilson, F.
Subjects:H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
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:10 February 2019
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2019 Brian Towers (BRITOW) and John Wiley and Sons Ltd
First Published:First published in Industrial Relations Journal 50(1): 41-56
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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