This book examines
international and European protection of the right to strike. In particular, it focuses on
the extent to which the International Labour Organisation, the Council of Europe and the
European Union have set standards designed to protect those who organise or participate in
industrial action.
In a time of controversy
over the relevance and utility of industrial action, this book outlines the case for
protection of a right to strike. It argues that such a right can be viewed as civil,
political and socio-economic in nature, depending upon one's conception of 'good
governance' and 'democratic participation' at the national level. This has consequences
for what is perceived to be the appropriate scope of the right and the extent of any
legitimate exceptions.
Readership: Academics and practitioners in the fields of labour law, international law, EU
law, human rights law, international relations, European studies, political science,
industrial relations and organisational sociology. Trade union officials both within the
UK and in European and international trade union confederations.
Contents
1 Why Investigate Protection
Of The Right To Strike?
2 Reasons For Legal
Protection And Restriction Of Strikes
3 Inclusion Of The Right To
Strike In International Instruments
4 The Ability Of Supervisory
Bodies To Initiate Protection Of A Right To Strike
5 Jurisprudence Relating To
The Scope Of The Right To Strike
6 Past Sources Of Divergence
And Prospects For Future Developments
420 pages