Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this article is to study the overall development of public sector industrial relations in The Netherlands.Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews the main literature on the topic and relevant policy texts. There are interviews with key individuals referenced and utilised.Findings – Although the direction of change in Dutch public sector employment relations is towards private sector norms, it is unclear whether this will lead to a complete withering away of the traditional characteristics of public sector employment relations.Research limitations/implications – It is a general overview of key developments.Practical implications – It is relevant for a discussion of the general trends and dynamic of public sector industrial relations in The Netherlands.Originality/value – This article manages to take an overview of developments and point to the uncertain nature of a new market approach.
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