The limits and possibilities of European works councils in the context of globalization: Experience in the textile, clothing and footwear sector

European Works Councils: Pessimism of the Intellect, Optimism of the Will?

Volumn , Issue , 2013, Pages 198-210

  Miller, Doug ^a  

^a NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 4344679846     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.4324/9780203408001     Document Type: Chapter

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