Workplace unionism under decentralised bargaining in France: a case study of the CGT in the car industry

Reaney, R. and Cullinane, N. (2018) Workplace unionism under decentralised bargaining in France: a case study of the CGT in the car industry. Industrial Relations Journal, 48(5-6), pp. 403-423. (doi: 10.1111/irj.12191)

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Abstract

Considering recent theoretical accounts on the trajectory of French unionism under localised bargaining, this article examines potential consequences for the country's traditionally largest radical union, Confédération Générale du Travail (CGT). Deploying a case study of CGT at PSA Peugeot Citroёn and Renault in the years since the 2008 automotive crisis, the article observes a persistent pattern of militant opposition within company and plant union sections. Company bargaining structure, interunion reformist collaboration and electoral considerations are identified as workplace mechanisms reinforcing CGT actions at this level.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Reaney, Dr Ruth
Authors: Reaney, R., and Cullinane, N.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School
Journal Name:Industrial Relations Journal
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:0019-8692
ISSN (Online):1468-2338
Published Online:06 October 2017
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 Brian Towers (BRITOW) and John Wiley and Sons Ltd
First Published:First published in Industrial Relations Journal 48(5-6):403-423
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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