Introduction: Business ideology and class formation -- Business unity in Cincinnati -- Race and class alignments in San Francisco -- Business citizenship in Cincinnati -- Practical corporatism in San Francisco -- From politics to work : good citizens and model employers in Cincinnati -- From...

Which role and facilities are available to trade unions and works councils within the countries of the European Union to co-influence innovation in companies and institutions? This is the main question dealt with in this literature study. Four short country reports will be presented to analyse...