The Scottish Industrial Relations System: A Hybrid System Shaped by State Policy in Nation Building to Challenge the UK Liberal Market Economy Approach

Melanie Simms

Industrial Relations Journal, 2026, vol. 57, issue 2, 181-189

Abstract: This paper examines Scotland's industrial relations system, highlighting divergence from Westminster's neoliberal model. It emphasizes the role of the State in shaping Fair Work and skills policies that prioritise trade union voice, legitimacy, and partnership working. Nonetheless, limited enforcement, weak employer coordination, and political tensions hinder policy implementation.

Date: 2026
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