Unions and employment in a market economy : strategy, influence and power in contemporary Britain

Trade union strategy, influence and power in contemporary Britain : an introduction -- The social contract (1974-79) -- Employment relations reform under new labour: context, continuity and change -- The national minimum wage -- The employment relations act -- The Warwick agreement -- Strategy, influence and power: lessons from history -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: List of interviews as introduced -- Appendix B: Key provisions of the employment act 2002 -- Appendix C: Key warwick agreement pledges -- Glossary -- Index.