Evolution of strike activity and strategic industrial action
5HR01 – Employment relationship management
This CIPD Level 5 learning video explores the evolution of strike activity and strategic industrial action within the 5HR01 Employment Relationship Management unit, directly addressing assessment criteria AC 2.2 on emerging trends in conflict and industrial sanctions. The video examines how strike patterns have shifted from prolonged action to shorter, strategically planned interventions, analysing key trends in strike frequency, working days lost, and worker participation. It also covers organisations' increasing use of injunctions and the individualisation of workplace conflict, alongside the nature and application of sanctions through internal policies, legislation, and external principles. By watching, learners will develop a comprehensive understanding of contemporary industrial relations dynamics essential for managing employment relationships effectively in modern organisations.
Assessment Criteria 2.2
Assess emerging trends in the types of conflict and industrial sanctions
Indicative Content
Shift from long strikes to shorter strategically planned strikes; trends in number of strikes, working days lost, number of workers involved; increasing use of injunctions by organisations; individualisation of workplace conflict. Nature of sanctions possible and currently being applied, for example internal/external policies and principles, legislation and how applied.
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Video covering: Evolution of strike activity and strategic industrial action
About 5HR01 – Employment relationship management
This unit examines the key approaches, practices and tools to manage and enhance the employee relationship to create better working lives and the significant impact this can have on organisational performance.
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