Union Management Cooperation

Research report on the impact of joint consultation and workers participation programmes on the labour productivity of unionized workers in the USA - describes research project project design, target groups, case studies and evaluation techniques, based on various models; considers the role of industrial structure and work organization in labour relations; discusses obstacles to improved quality of working life, etc. Bibliography, graphs, organigrams, statistical tables.

Points the way to widened worker participation, greater employment security, and improved competitiveness for workers and employers alike. William Batt, U.S. Department of Labor

Trends in labour relations, USA - reviews tripartite ventures since the 1920s and current cooperation at national level, regional level, industry level and enterprise level; covers joint committees for retail food industry, men's clothing industry, construction industry, railway transport, iron and steel industry; describes joint consultation programmes in productivity, quality circle, quality of working life, workers participation, wage payment systems, etc.; appends texts labour legislation and government agency directory.