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A solution for transnational labour regulation?, company internationalization and European works councils in the automotive sector, Axel Hauser-Ditz, Markus Hertwig, Ludger Pries, Luitpold Rampeltshammer

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-316)

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non fiction

A solution for transnational labour regulation?

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Axel Hauser-Ditz, Markus Hertwig, Ludger Pries, Luitpold Rampeltshammer

company internationalization and European works councils in the automotive sector

This book examines the role that European employee representatives play in the restructuring of firms. In a globalized economy, company internationalization and transnational restructuring are of growing concern for employees and trade unions. In the European Union, the still rather new institution of European works councils provides basic rights for employees. Using examples of eight large automotive manufacturers like Volkswagen, GM or Toyota, the volume analyzes the internationalization strategies of the companies and the effects of European works councils, pointing to a high degree of variation in strategies and effectiveness of cross-border employee representation.--, Provided by Publisher

Preface and acknowledgements -- Introduction -- State of current research -- Theoretical and methodological framework -- Daimler -- Volkswagen -- PSA Peugeot Citroen -- Renault -- Honda -- Toyota Motor Europe -- Ford of Europe -- General Motors -- Summary and prospects -- References