Labour law review 1998 by Jeremy McMullen QC and Jennifer Eady

price £2/£10 (October 1998)

A social clause for labour’s cause: global trade and labour standards –a challenge for the new millennium by David Chinn

price £6/£20

This publication is produced in association with trade unionists in Australia and looks at how unions can strengthen international labour standards by linking them to international trade through the use of social clauses. To do this effectively, the author argues that we need to move away from the ‘social dumping’ argument and argue for a social dimension to the global economy. (July 1998)

International labour rights – new methods of enforcement by Steve Gibbons

price £6/£20

As we approach the 50th anniversary of ILO Convention 87 (Freedom of Association) and against the background of a global attack on workers’ rights, the author looks at new ways of pressurising governments and transnational companies into respecting labour standards. This publication looks specifically at the role of corporate codes of conduct. (July 1998)

Roben’s revisited – the case for a review of occupational health and safety regulation by David Walters and Phil James

£5/£20

As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Institute has gathered a group of health and safety experts to review the adequacy of existing legislation. This Interim Report outlines why we believe a review is necessary. Our proposals for change will be published in a final report in 1999. (June 1998)

Low pay and the minimum wage by Sanjiv Sachdev and Frank Wilkinson

price £5/£20

The authors highlight the positive contribution a national minimum wage can make to the economy if set at a high enough level. They provide figures about the effects of a minimum wage across different industries and occupations. The authors refute the argument that a NMW will cause job losses or inflation and warn that setting a minimum wage too low may deal with the worst excesses of employer power but will fail to tackle the economic problems underpinning the economy. (May 1998)

In defence of trade unionism by Jim Mortimer

price £5/£10

The text of a lecture given by Jim Mortimer (with an introduction by John Hendy QC) to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Institute. (April 1998)

Comparative Notes: tradition and change in Australian labour law by Anthony Forsyth

price £5/£10

This is the first in a series of comparative papers outlining how labour law operates in other countries and highlighting lessons to be learned from the experiences of workers from around the world. (April 1998)

Every worker shall have the right to be represented at work by a trade union by John Hendy QC

price £8/£30

This book makes the case that in international law the right to be represented at work by a trade union is a fundamental human right. The booklet shows how UK law has failed to protect that right and suggests ways of correcting the situation. (April 1998)

Need to be heard at work? recognition laws – lessons from abroad edited by Keith Ewing

price £8/£25

A comparative paper looking at how recognition and collective bargaining procedures operate in Sweden, Germany, Italy, America and Canada, and drawing out important lessons for UK trade unionists. (March 1998)

Pension rights after the Pension Act 1995 by Richard Nobles

price £6/£20

This booklet examines the rights of members of occupational pension schemes in the light of the Pensions Act 1995. It concludes that so long as the provision of such schemes remains voluntary, any attempt at reform will be seriously undermined. (May 1997)

European works councils – extending the trade union role by Brian Bercusson

price £6/£20

Brian Bercusson, Professor of European Law at Manchester University, looks at the European Works Councils Directive and suggests a number of trade union strategies to maximise the democratic possibilities of these new bodies. (February 1997)

Worker participation and collective bargaining in Britain: the influence of European law by Joe O’Hara

price £6/£20

Written by a trade union legal officer, this detailed study looks at developments in European Union employment law and their impact on British industrial relations. (November 1996)

Working time in Britain: towards a European model by Brian Bercusson
Part I: The European Union Directive

price £5.50/£20 each

January 1994 - Part I updated and reprinted November 1996

Working Life - a new perspective on labour law edited by Keith Ewing

price £12 (usual retail price £14.99)

Running to around 350 pages this is the most comprehensive and far reaching report ever produced on this topic. Compiled by over 50 experts in their fields – eminent academics, lawyers and senior trade unionists – this new work provides a framework of reform and alternatives with proposals to extend democracy, opportunity and justice at work. (September 1996)

The guide to "Working Life – a new perspective on labour law" edited by Keith Ewing

price £6/£20

A summary, suitable for trade union schools and activists, of the report described above. (September 1996)

Labour standards – essential to economic and social progress by Simon Deakin and Frank Wilkinson

price £6/£20

Cambridge economists argue that an essential ingredient of a successful economy is fair treatment for the workforce based on decent wages and conditions including employment laws in line with best international practice. They conclude that Britain cannot compete with the Asian Tiger economies on the basis of low wages and non-existent rights at work. (May 1996)

Deregulation and privatisation - the case of the London Dockers by Roy Mankelow

price £6/£20 (April 1996)

The law on industrial action under the Conservatives by Dr Sonia McKay

price £6/£20

In the first comprehensive study of its kind the author looks at the impact of Conservative employment laws since 1980 by examining all known cases of legal action taken against the unions during the period. Dr McKay concludes that employers are now more prepared to go to law and more skilled in employing the law in their interests. (February 1996)

Industrial action ballots and the law by Jane Elgar and Bob Simpson

price £6/£20

LSE based academics publish the results of a three year research project on the effects of pre strike ballots and show how the law has substantially undermined the ability of trade union members to negotiate successfully for their demands and to democratically determine their own procedures. (January 1996)

Labour law and freedom – further essays in labour law by Professor Bill Wedderburn QC

price £19.99 (usual retail price £24.95)

Published in conjunction with Lawrence and Wishart this 464 page volume is a collection of essays by the doyen of British employment law Lord Wedderburn QC. It contains a number of essays especially written for this volume. (1995)

Towards the insecurity society: the tax trap of self-employment by Dr Mark Harvey

price £6/£20

The author, a Senior Research Associate at the International Centre for Labour Studies, University of Manchester, shows how the phenomenal growth of bogus self employment practices undermines workers’ rights and the Welfare State. (October 1995)

Women in labour: parenting rights at work by Sandra Fredman

price £6/£20

The author presents proposals to improve both maternity rights for women and parental rights for both partners, moving away from the traditional emphasis of concentrating solely on the role of women in child care. (October 1995)

The limits of industrial action by Gwyneth Pitt

price £5.50/£20 (May 1995)

Race relations in the workplace by Qudsia Mirza

price £5.50/£20

The author evaluates race relations in the workplace from three perspectives – the legal framework, the contribution of the trade unions and the European dimension. She goes on to suggest ways in which European-wide measures could be introduced as a way of guaranteeing important civil and social rights. (April 1995)

Protecting whistleblowers at work by Lucy Vickers

price £5.50/£20

Whistleblowers act as an early warning system on safety issues as well as uncovering fraud and mismanagement. They should be automatically protected from unfair dismissal, their freedom of speech should be recognised and confidentiality clauses should not apply even in cases of "protest" whistleblowing. (May 1995)

Britain and the ILO by Professor Keith Ewing

price £5.50/£20

The author looks at the history, the strengths and the weaknesses of the ILO and its ability to introduce and enforce international standards of labour law. (July 1994)

Fair shares - the future of employee financial participation in the UK by Hazel McLean

price £5.50/£20 (May 1994)

New directions towards disabled workers' rights by Brian Doyle

price £5.50/£20 (March 1994)

Pay equity – just wages for women? by Aileen McColgan

price £5.50/£20

Argues for radical reform to the Equal Pay Law. Includes detailed discussion of recent North American experience. Explores various gender free mechanisms to replace traditional forms of Job Evaluation which the author finds to be deeply flawed. (January 1994)

Unemployment and workers' rights by Jonathan Michie and Frank Wilkinson

price £5/£20 (October 1993)

European social dialogue – alibi or opportunity by Professor Bob Hepple

price £5.50/£20

Hepple traces the development of the European social policy, explains the weaknesses of the social chapter and urges unions to develop a set of fundamental principles for the protection of workers’ rights. (August 1993)

Employment rights, industrial tribunals and arbitration; the case for alternative dispute resolution by Roy Lewis and Jon Clark

price £5/£20

With growing unease about how industrial tribunals are operating – the time, cost and ‘legalism’ involved – this booklet outlines an alternative system for consideration. (August 1993)

Sex discrimination law: a review by Colin Bourn

price £5/£20 (April 1992)

Inflation, employment, wage-bargaining and the law by Simon Deakin, Jonathan Michie and Frank Wilkinson

price £4/£20 (March 1992)

Whose flexibility? Discrimination and equality issues in atypical work by Linda Dickens

price £5/£20 (January 1992)

The Price of Safety: the market, workers' rights and the law by Roger Moore

price £3.50 (December 1991)

Trade union recognition and the law by Bob Simpson

price £3 (August 1991)

The Right to Strike: a trade union view by Roger Welch

price £3 (May 1991)

A Bill of Rights for Britain? by Keith Ewing

price £2.50 (August 1990)