Employment Relations in the Voluntary Sector by Ian Cunningham - 9781138968721

Taylor & Francis

Employment Relations in the Voluntary SectorStruggling to Care\nAuthor(s): Ian Cunningham\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138968721, 978-1138968721\nSynopsis\nThis new book addresses the topical issues surrounding employment relations in UK voluntary organizations that operate within the quasi-market of social care. Combining an analysis of the established literature with in-depth qualitative field work, Ian Cunningham explores the nature of power relations between state and voluntary sector; implications of employment policy and subsequent pressures for change in pay and working conditions; the influence of trade unions in the sector; managements capacity to resist external pressure and employee responses to this environment. \n\nCunninghams focus on the employment relationship in this sector is unique, highlighting a complex and variable pattern of interdependence and subordination between government agencies.