International trade union networks, European works' councils and international labour regimes

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this editorial is to introduce this special issue on “International trade union networks, European works' councils and international labour regimes”.

Design/methodology/approach

The editorial provides an overview and introduces the papers which make up the special issue.

Findings

These papers allow us to consider the social, political and institutional dimensions of grass roots organising across countries and continents.

Originality/value

The issue adds new insights into the topic in addition to the more typical focus on institutional levels of union engagement.

Citation

Stewart, P. (2010), "International trade union networks, European works' councils and international labour regimes", Employee Relations, Vol. 32 No. 6, pp. 533-537. https://doi.org/10.1108/01425451011083609