Focusing or Fragmenting Representation at Work? : Specialist Trade Union Representation in the United Kingdom

Focusing or Fragmenting Representation at Work? reflects on how existing forms of workplace representation have changed in recent years and how new forms have developed.There is increasing interest in ‘fine-tuning’ representation, and in reflecting the complexity and nuances of specific groups of workers and themes at work such as equality, ecology, learning, and others.However, this study examines the extent of these developments and what they represent as innovative trade union roles.Chapters examine a wide range of highly prescient workplace issues, including:The changing role of the health and safety representativeEquality representatives and new forms of trade union voiceLearning, training and union representationYoung workers in trade union revitalization‘Green reps’ and the matter of ecological questions and politicsFocusing or Fragmenting Representation at Work? ends by reviewing the challenges and debates on new forms of trade union representation and raises proactive and thou