TY - JOUR T1 - Non-Union Employee Representation, Union Avoidance and the Managerial Agenda JF - Economic and Industrial Democracy Y1 - 2012 A1 - Donaghey, Jimmy A1 - Niall Cullinane A1 - Tony Dundon A1 - Tony Dobbins KW - case study KW - managerial intent KW - non-union representation KW - union avoidance KW - worker participation AB -

Non-union employee representation is an area which has attracted much interest in the voice literature. Much of the literature has been shaped by a dialogue which considers NERs as a means of union avoidance. More recently however scholars have suggested that for NERs to work in such contexts, they may need to be imbued with a higher set of functionalities to remain viable entities. Using a critical case study of a union recognition drive and managerial response in the form of an NER, this article contributes to a more nuanced interpretation of the literature dialogue than hitherto exists. A core component of the findings directly challenge existing interpretations within the field; namely that NERs are shaped by a paradox of managerial action. It is argued that the NER failed to satisfy for employees because of a structural remit, rather than through any paradox in managerial intent.

VL - 33 L2 - eng CP - 2 ER -