' … a well written and structured and closely argued book containing detailed analysis in a readable format. Furthermore, such excellent use of secondary analysis shows what can be done with such data and methodology. In short, this book contains useful and interesting information on important industries … I thoroughly recommend it be read, put in libraries and highlighted on students reading lists'. Labour History Reviews

• 1. The puzzle of union responses to workforce reductions; 2. Games analyzing job loss; 3. Job loss in the Italian and British automobile industries; 4. Triggers of industrial action; 5. Pit closures in the Japanese and British mining industries; 6. Seeking allies: how other actors affect interactions over job loss; 7. Conclusions.

' … a well written and structured and closely argued book containing detailed analysis in a readable format. Furthermore, such excellent use of secondary analysis shows what can be done with such data and methodology. In short, this book contains useful and interesting information on important industries … I thoroughly recommend it be read, put in libraries and highlighted on students reading lists'. Labour History Reviews

• 1. The puzzle of union responses to workforce reductions; 2. Games analyzing job loss; 3. Job loss in the Italian and British automobile industries; 4. Triggers of industrial action; 5. Pit closures in the Japanese and British mining industries; 6. Seeking allies: how other actors affect interactions over job loss; 7. Conclusions.