During the 1980s, British trade unionism confronted its greatest challenge: the unions experienced a steep decline in membership, and a virtual marginalization in national political affairs....

This new study presents the first large-scale empirical analysis of the changes in British work experiences and employment relationships between the 1980s and 1990s....

Leading scholars in the field examine the highly topical issue of the future the welfare state in Europe. They argue that welfare states need to adjust and examine which kind of welfare architecture will further Europe\'s stated goal of maximum social inclusion and justice....