Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to reflect on some of the problems and issues emerging from the changing role of the state in the UK’s industrial relations since 1964 – the year the Labour Party was elected to power under Harold Wilson’s leadership. The paper argues that the UK...

Purpose – This paper aims to provide an overview of changes in the context of the Swedish public sector. Design/methodology/approach – It reviews the main literature on the topic and relevant policy texts. Findings – In short, even though the last decade and a half has been a most...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to evaluate the general developments in the form of industrial relations in the UK public sector. Design/methodology/approach – It reviews the main literature on the topic and relevant policy texts. Findings – The article concludes by analysing...