10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNOFFICIAL STRIKE»
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unofficial strike in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
unofficial strike and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Industrial Conflict in Britain
Thus it appears that there are both similarities and differences between industries
in unofficial strike incidence. The figures for the metal-working industries are of
particular interest. It will be recalled that we were earlier able to demonstrate that
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S.W. Creigh, Eric Wyn Evans, 2005
2
Waud's Employment Law: The Practical Guide for Human ...
An unofficial strike or other form of unofficial industrial action (eg an overtime ban
or a call- out ban) is one that does not have the support of a ballot in favour of
such action and has not been authorised or endorsed by the trade union of which
...
3
Industrial Disputes Ils 151
unofficial strikes and the disruption caused by individuals who neither represent,
nor serve any national interest.1 More moderate opponents of unofficial strikes,
including many prominent Labour Party leaders, argue that the unofficial strike is
...
It went on to argue that: It may be formally correct to define an unofficial strike as
one which takes place contrary to union rules and contrary to agreed procedures.
But such a definition is not helpful. The strikers are automatically put in the ...
5
British Trade Unions, 1945-1995
Over these three years each unofficial strike involved on average about 300
workers and lasted a little over 2Vi days. By contrast each official strike involved
on average approximately 1,370 workers, lasted nearly three times as long, and ...
6
Strikes Around the World, 1968-2005: Case-studies of 15 ...
270 strikers at one in-flight caterer, Skychefs, were dismissed in 1998; and, in
2005, London Heathrow 1,000 baggage handlers went on unofficial strike (also
in the summer holiday period) in solidarity with several hundred (mainly British ...
7
Waterfront Revolts: New York and London Dockworkers, 1946-61
... Committee. The new committee reported that seventeen men were "in breach
of the rules and the constitution of the Union." Additionally, it "viewed with grave
concern the visit of four members of the Unofficial Strike Committee to other ports.
8
The Making of Theatrical Reputations: Studies from the ...
British Equity said they were not going to maintain an official strike anymore, so
we then had to go on unofficial strike. So that once Equity said it was an unofficial
strike, it meant that the stagehands then could go in and so you might say that ...
9
The Great Alliance: Economic Recovery and the Problems of ...
The NJC was adjourned until 1 8 October, with the employers privately resolving
to resist any advance on the 1 6s daily minimum.5 This adjournment, combined
with a serious local dispute on the Mersey, sparked the huge unofficial strike in ...
10
Contemporary Employment Relations: A Critical Introduction
Since unofficial strike action is often of rather a short duration, involving relatively
few workers, it is sometimes portrayed as being largely spontaneous behaviour
undertaken in order to redress an immediate grievance (Knowles 1952), hence ...
Steve Williams, Derek Adam-Smith, 2010
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNOFFICIAL STRIKE»
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unofficial strike is used in the context of the following news items.
End of Unofficial Strike At Kenmare Mine
London — The Irish company Kenmare Resources on Friday announced that its dredge mine in Moma district, on the coast of the northern Mozambican ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
Kenmare suspends Moma operations due to unofficial strike
The company is hopeful for a resolution as it temporarily suspends production at its Moma mine in Mozambique. Discussions are currently taking place between ... «Industrial Minerals, Jun 15»
Tories plan stricter rules on UK strike ballots
“What people are fed up of is strike action that hasn't been properly ... difficult to take official strike action, the risk is that you might just get unofficial strike action, ... «Financial Times, May 15»
Dundee posties out on unofficial strike
The area affected by the unofficial action covers a huge section of Dundee, and includes Lochee, Ardler, the west end, Menzieshill, St Mary's and Kirkton. «Evening Telegraph, Nov 14»
Refinery workers continue strike
Hundreds of workers at an oil refinery have voted to continue an unofficial strike in a dispute over safety. Engineering construction employees at the Humber ... «Daily Mail, Nov 14»
UK postal workers take unofficial strike action
The end of October saw at least three unofficial strikes by Royal Mail delivery staff in the south of Britain. The wildcat strikes were uncoordinated and conducted ... «World Socialist Web Site, Nov 14»
Port truckers' strike sends ripples through labor world
But on Wednesday, striking California port truckers were joined at the Port of ... an unofficial strike fund intended to support the port truckers until they return to ... «MSNBC, Jul 14»
Social workers on unofficial strike over suspended colleague
Social workers in Glasgow have gone on an unofficial strike after one of their ... The council said it is working to ensure the strike does not impact on services, ... «stv.tv, Sep 13»
South African gold miners return to work
South Africans were shocked last year when police shot dead 34 platinum miners during an unofficial strike called by a rival union, which accused the NUM of ... «BBC News, Sep 13»
Unofficial strike hits Belfast Metro bus services
Belfast's Metro bus services were disrupted for a time on Monday due to what Translink described as "unofficial industrial action" by bus drivers. A Translink ... «BBC News, Sep 13»
