The article discusses changes in British collective bargaining in the 1960s and the challenges faced in the 1970s. These changes included more local bargaining, an incomes policy, and government recommendations for industrial relations reform. The Industrial Relations Act introduced by the Conservative Government will impact union recognition and employee rights. However, restrictions on the right to strike may not affect existing bargaining relationships much. The main challenge for unions and management in the 1970s is to address issues arising from the growth of plant bargaining.