Unions in a changing world : problems and prospects in selected industrialized countries / Shauna L. Olney.

Includes bibliographical references.

Increasing diversity of the workforce -- The shift from manufacturing to the service sector -- The shift in workers' skill levels -- The public and private sectors -- Greater participation of women in the workforce -- The increase in peripheral workers -- Targeting specific ethnic groups -- Changing patterns of youth employment -- External concerns confronting trade unions -- Legislation and employers' attitudes -- Technological change -- Training -- Productivity, competition and internationalization -- Human resources management -- Broader societal concerns -- The expansion of unions' and workers' influence -- National level -- Enterprise level -- Unions' internal structures and strategies -- Improving efficiency -- Cooperation with other groups -- Research and extended services -- The training of union officials -- Improving relations with members and the public