The creation of European Works Councils is arguably the most important measure taken in global industrial relations. Drawing on survey data, this book shows that the quality of information and consultation is generally poor, thus bringing into question the soft touch legislative approach to...

1. Setting the scene -- 2. The situation de jure : the regulation of board-level employee representation -- 3. The morphology of board-level employee representation -- 4. The board agenda and processes -- 5. The exercise of power at the board -- 6. The articulation of board-level employee...