Purpose – The purpose of this article is to evaluate the general developments in the form of industrial relations in the UK public sector. Design/methodology/approach – It reviews the main literature on the topic and relevant policy texts. Findings – The article concludes by analysing...

"As wealth inequality skyrockets and trade union power declines, the living wage movement has become ever more urgent for public policymakers, academics, and-most importantly-those workers whose wages hover close to the breadline. A real living wage in any part of the world is rarely its minimum...