Minimum Wages, Pay Equity, and Comparative Industrial Relations

Focusing on the effectiveness of minimum wage systems across various European countries, this book delves into the interactions between minimum wage policies and collective bargaining strategies in industries such as cleaning, security, retail, and construction. Through original case studies, it highlights national differences and the resulting pay equity effects influenced by trade union strategies. The analysis advocates for an interdisciplinary approach to minimum wage policy, emphasizing the need to understand its connections with evolving industrial relations and pay equity outcomes.