Unions and the green transition in construction in Europe: Contrasting visions

The construction industry, responsible for 40 percent of European Union (EU) end-use emissions, is targeted as a major area of transformation particularly through the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive requiring nearly zero energy building (NZEB). Through a case study approach, union response...

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Veröffentlicht in:European journal of industrial relations 2020-12, Vol.26 (4), p.401-418
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