Provides an analysis of the restructuring of public service employment relations in six European countries: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark and the UK. Each of the chapters on national systems is written by leading experts in the field and is organized around a set of themes and policy issues. These include: the impact of fiscal crises, and increasing macro-economic integration within the European Union, on the scope and organization of public services; changes in the patterns and status of public service employment; the shift from centralized administration to new models of devolved management; changes in the organization and policies of public service trade unions; reforms in the structure, process and outcome of collective bargaining; patterns of conflict and co-operation between unions, managers and the state.

Provides an analysis of the restructuring of public service employment relations in six European countries: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark and the UK. Each of the chapters on national systems is written by leading experts in the field and is organized around a set of themes and policy issues. These include: the impact of fiscal crises, and increasing macro-economic integration within the European Union, on the scope and organization of public services; changes in the patterns and status of public service employment; the shift from centralized administration to new models of devolved management; changes in the organization and policies of public service trade unions; reforms in the structure, process and outcome of collective bargaining; patterns of conflict and co-operation between unions, managers and the state.

This book contains one hundred pages of either photos, or illustrations in full colour combining together to make an easy to follow step by step guide to the art of decorative plaster moulding, It will give you the knowledge required to construct and run plaster mouldings, from the simple panel mould to a more advanced fluted column, in a very easy to follow format. It also contains several quizzes word search, and a crossword, plus a glossary of terms that are used in this type of work

This book shows you how to carry out simple plaster repairs, through to fixing plaster boards and onto running panel moulding, plus much more Designed as a book that is easy to understand it is perfectly pitched to meet the requirements of the level 1 and level 2 plastering students, and also students on short plastering courses, plus DIY enthusiasts In step by step detail, each of the 110 pages is packed with either colourful illustrations or colour photos, taking you from absolute beginner to competent plasterer, giving you the basic knowledge of the plastering trade, and showing you and how to develop your plastering skills. Chapters covered within these pages are PPE. Tools, Preparing Background Surface, Internal Plastering, External Plastering, Fixing Angle Beads, Fixing and Repairing Sheet Materials, Basic Plaster Moulding Skills

Used by college students for the past three years as an easy to understand pictorial guide to the level 3 plastering diploma. The book contains 30 chapters which include a glossary of terms for Plasterer, also included is a sections on quizzes, also a word search and a crossword Area covered Expanded metal lathing, Faults that can occur with Plaster, Columns, Levelling a Ceiling, Lunettes and Coffered ceilings, The Plasterers Oval, Curved wall ,Scagliola, Lime , Running moulds , Arches , External Cornice Ashlars, Roughcast, Tyrolean Finishes, Dry Dashing, Alpine Finish, Brick Effect Render Scratch Render ,High Build ,Sgrafito ,Vermiculated and Reticulated Reinforcement for render, Cracks in Render , Tanking, Water proofers, Granolithic Finishes