INDUSTRIAL LAW

Industrial Law



Introduction

We are accustomed to the fact that Britain is a rich country; was, is and will be, and that here finances around the world feel comfortable. World of high technology, the latest fashion and the highest standard of football coexist with ancient Anglo-Saxon tradition of protecting private property, guarantees of freedom of speech and partnerships between civil society and government. Contrary to the geographical remoteness, lack of abundant natural resources, favorable climate and the loss of numerous colonies of Britain remains the leading economic power in the world with a population of nearly 60 million, gross national per capita income of $ 33,940 and GDP of $ 2.14 trillion. Britain is rightly included in the Group of Eight, the Security Council and the EU, but it was not always and it is not necessary that the British future would be as rosy. (Orley & Johnson 2009, 35-49)

Discussion

The question of a strike (or strike), its position and role in modern society cannot be addressed without clarifying the social essence of this phenomenon is due to historically rooted in the productive forces of society and economic relations, its social structure and political organization, social and political movements, traditions, and national characteristics. Of course, time is constantly making adjustments in content and form of the strike struggle; they are becoming more varied and complex. (Orley, Richard & Layard 2006, 56-66)

History of the strike cannot be viewed outside the context of the history of development of the labor movement: from accompanying primary forms of social protest before the start of an organized economic and political struggle, and awareness of workers purposes of their activities.

Today the word "strike" and "strike" are used interchangeably. The term "strike" originated from the British and Italian roots, "strike" - are closely associated with expressions such as "conspiracy" to "stand together", "mutual support", "engage in mutual responsibility," i.e. come together, cartel, and associations. (Booth 2005, 12-25)

The strike in the modern sense - is the simultaneous and coordinated work stoppages. More expansive interpretation - it is organized mass work stoppages at the plant in order to force the employer to comply with the demands of employees'.

Strike as a rule, employees who do not have ownership of the means of production, receiving pay for work of creating surplus value, which is attributable to the employer by the right owner of the means of production. The strike involves personal freedom of the wage worker, the right to dispose of their own strength in the labor market. (Clark 2008, 613-39)

Strike specific objectives: increasing wages, shorter hours, better working conditions, the possibility to work, etc. Thus the strike can be considered as social protest action, which is implemented in the protection of economic, social, and labor rights and interests of employees.

In addition; the strike is a historical phenomenon. It arises as a response to the increasing effect of worker exploitation. With the development of capitalist relations of entrepreneurs in order to maximize profits and enrich themselves in every way strengthened the exploitation of the workers. Their working conditions were sometimes incredibly difficult: the working ...