Trade union membership falls
WERS has demonstrated a progressive fall in the extent to
which members of the British workforce were Trades Union members -
down to just 33 per cent in 2004.
In addition, workplaces were less likely to recognise unions for
bargaining over pay and conditions than they had been in 1998 and
in early years.
However, union membership and recognition varied considerably by
sector and size: union membership and recognition was uncomon among
private sector organisations and those with smaller
workplaces.
Back to topManagers and employees disagreed on the state of relations
Managers considered that employment relations had improved
since 1998, but this was not reflected in the views of employees,
which had changed little.
Back to topFlexible working had increased - but many employees were unaware of the possibilities
There had been substantial
increases in flexible working arrangements, as well as increases in
paid paternity and 'special' leave.
However, employees often appeared unaware of measures to help them
balance their working and family lives.
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