Providing a UK perspective on the EU's social dimension, this new text opens with a historical overview of EU social and employment policy, which is followed by chapters that focus on specific topics covered by the 'social dimension' of the European Union. These give the reader a detailed understanding of the nature of EU involvement in each area.
Autorentext
MICHAEL GOLD is a Senior Lecturer in European Business & Employee Relations and Director of Graduate Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.
Inhalt
Introduction
Overview of EU employment policy; Michael Gold
Employment promotion; Bernard Casey
Flexicurity: solution or illusion?; Anne Gray
Equal opportunities; Helen Badger
Employment protection; Edward Benson
Occupational health and safety; Phil James
Employee participation; Peter Cressey
Social dialogue; Mark Carley
Vocational education and training; Jason Hayes, Helen Rainbird
Social security; Philippa Watson
Appendices
List of directives and other legal instruments cited in the text
List of cases cited in the text
Selected Articles from the Treaties establishing the European Union
Community Charter for the Fundamental Social Rights of Workers
Bibliography and references
Index.