Europeanisation of industrial relations in a global perspective

This summary presents the main findings of the report 'The Europeanisation of industrial relations in a global perspective: A literature review'. These include the internationalisation of finance capital and integrated production (‘global sourcing’) and the fact that intensified international trade and competition and increased exit options for capital have weakened the role of the state as a regulator in industrial relations. It outlines the challenges posed by globalisation, such as the erosion of the traditional socio-cultural milieus of the workers’ movement, and a realignment of collective identities. It explains that Europeanisation is taken to mean the development of a complementary layer of actors, structures and processes at a European level and examines the roles of the main players. It draws a number of conclusions based on its findings.