Summary (English)

This book is the second volume in the new series Advances in Labour Studies assesses the phenomenon of international framework agreements (IFAs), examining their impact around the world as well as their effectiveness in fostering labour-management dialogue. The book brings together the contributions of 15 specialists, both academics and practitioners, covering the 80-plus IFAs that existed in July 2010. Particular attention is paid to the negotiation and implementation of IFAs, and a number of case studies illuminate the managerial motivation behind the adoption of these agreements. The authors evaluate the consequences of IFAs and assess their potential as a model for cross-border industrial relations in the future.