Research examining the changing actors, issues, and channels involved in collective workplace conflict in Britain.
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Continuity and change in collective workplace conflict in Britain
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This report explores how collective conflict at work is changing, by identifying changes and continuities in:
- the actors involved in collective workplace conflict
- the issues causing collective conflict
- the channels through which it manifests
The researchers carried out a literature search to identify trends for these 3 themes. They also undertook interviews with members of Acas staff and other stakeholders including academics, trade unions, employers' organisations and other industrial relations specialists.
This report was prepared for Acas by (in alphabetical order):
- Dr Duncan Adam from the Department of People and Performance, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Dr Deborah Dean and Dr Manuela Galetto from the Industrial Relations Research Unit, University of Warwick
- Prof Melanie Simms from the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow
The views in this research paper are the authors' own and do not necessarily reflect those of Acas or the Acas Council. Any errors or inaccuracies are the responsibility of the authors alone. This paper is not intended as guidance from Acas about how to manage disputes in the workplace.