Learners of the workplace unite
An empirical examination of the UK trade union learning representative initiative
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2373026 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Emma Wallis (0000-0002-3981-7865, Leeds University Business School, UK,), Mark Stuart (0000-0003-4962-6496, Leeds University Business School, UK,), Ian Greenwood (0000-0002-8279-2384, Leeds University Business School, UK,) |
| Year | 2005 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 283-304 |
| Publication date | 2005-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Work Employment and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0950-0170 • E-ISSN: 1469-8722 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0950017005053174 |
| OpenAlex | W2068229499 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 18 |
| References cited | 11 |
The statutory rights conferred on trade union learning representatives (ULRs) under the 2002 Employment Act represent a significant development for the British trade union movement.This article presents an initial empirical assessment of the ULR initiative, drawing from original quantitative and qualitative data on ULR activity. Our findings suggest that while ULRs have been successful in promoting and facilitating employee-centred learning opportunities, the development of their role is potentially constrained by their evolving relationships with employers and their insertion into broader trade structures. Nonetheless, there are signs that the initiative has the potential to contribute to the recruitment of new trade union members
Business · International trade · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Statutory law · Trade union · Employment and Welfare Studies · Labor Movements and Unions · Law · Public Administration
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| Unique citing works | 18 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,9 |
| Citation span | 2006 - 2020 (15) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 18 |