Collective Labour Law deals with all the issues that may arise in the relationship between organised labour and employers. Beginning with a description of the main players in the field - trade unions and employers' organisations - the book undertakes a systematic exploration of the available bargaining forums, the collective bargaining process, the conclusion of collective agreements, the legal requirements covering strikes and lockouts, and the consequences of unlawful industrial action. This volume is a companion to three others (Employment Rights, Dismissal, and Labour Litigation and Dispute Resolution), which together provide a comprehensive overview of the entire body of current labour law. On its own or as a component of the four-volume set, Collective Labour Law represents an indispensable addition to the libraries of all concerned with or involved in labour law.