Abstract:
After many years when privatisation, contracting-out and outsourcing have been the dominant
trends across the public services, there is now increasing evidence, particularly in the municipal
sector – including water and energy – of trends in the opposite direction. This short briefing looks
at the background, the latest evidence and highlights some of the key issues facing trade unions
faced by re-municipalisation in Europe.
Author:
David Hall
Publisher:
Public Services International Research Unit (PSIRU)
Publication Date:
Tuesday, May 1, 2012