Includes bibliographical references and index.

I. The nature and context of industrial relations: The study of industrial relations -- The changing nature of work and employment -- II. The parties: The state -- The federal tribunal -- Management -- Employee representation: trade unions -- Employee representation: non-union -- III. Processes and change: Bargaining structures and processes -- Conflict and cooperation in the workplace -- Industrial relations, HRM and performance. This new edition contains the most up-to-date and theoretically- informed analysis of the processes and practices of industrial relations in Australia. The changing roles of management, unions, governments and arbitration tribunals are accurately described, and much more. Author Bray from University of Newcastle, NSW.