an article by Rosalia Castellano and Antonella Rocca (Parthenope University of Naples, Italy) published in International Labour Review Volume 157 Number 4 (December 2018)
Abstract
Although the dramatic increase in female labour force participation in recent decades has been connected to significant changes in economic opportunities for women, gender disparities in the labour market persist in many forms.
This article seeks to assess whether higher gender differentials in European labour markets are directly related to poor economic conditions.
To this end, the results of a composite indicator designed and developed by the authors in a previous study are updated and three new composite indicators are constructed for a separate analysis of female and male labour market conditions and gender gap for paid employment.
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Wednesday, 27 March 2019
Monday, 16 July 2018
Recession, austerity and gender: A comparison of eight European labour markets
an article by Hélène Périvier (Observatoire français des conjonctures économiques (OFCE)) published in International Labour Review Volume 157 Number 1 (2018)
Abstract
The collapse in GDP brought about by the global economic crisis in 2008 affected female employment less than male employment, whereas austerity has been particularly harsh on women, a gendered impact described in the literature as “he‐cession to sh(e)‐austerity”.
This article analyses gendered trends in the labour markets of eight European countries, decomposing quarterly changes in labour participation of women and men and in employment by sector.
The “he‐cession to sh(e)‐austerity” scenario is not observed in all countries. Other channels through which austerity policies can jeopardize gender equality and women's rights are identified with reference to a typology of such policies.
Full text (PDF 37pp)
Abstract
The collapse in GDP brought about by the global economic crisis in 2008 affected female employment less than male employment, whereas austerity has been particularly harsh on women, a gendered impact described in the literature as “he‐cession to sh(e)‐austerity”.
This article analyses gendered trends in the labour markets of eight European countries, decomposing quarterly changes in labour participation of women and men and in employment by sector.
The “he‐cession to sh(e)‐austerity” scenario is not observed in all countries. Other channels through which austerity policies can jeopardize gender equality and women's rights are identified with reference to a typology of such policies.
Full text (PDF 37pp)
Sunday, 8 October 2017
The growth of precarious employment in Europe: Concepts, indicators and the effects of the global economic crisis
an article by Tomás Gutiérrez-Barbararusa (Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain) published in
International Labour Review
Volume 155 Issue 4 (December 2016)
Abstract
Since the 1970s, the reorganization of production and neoliberal “flexibilization” have made employment increasingly precarious in the developed economies.
Examining the concept of precarious employment, the author focuses on two of its dimensions – insecurity and poverty – which he uses to construct a “precariousness index”. Based on Eurostat data for 1995–2015, he then tracks the growth of precarious employment across the EU-15 and assesses the impact of the 2008 global economic crisis in this respect.
While precarious employment generally increased after the crisis, this trend was driven more by poverty in the most deregulated labour markets and more by insecurity in the southern European countries.
Abstract
Since the 1970s, the reorganization of production and neoliberal “flexibilization” have made employment increasingly precarious in the developed economies.
Examining the concept of precarious employment, the author focuses on two of its dimensions – insecurity and poverty – which he uses to construct a “precariousness index”. Based on Eurostat data for 1995–2015, he then tracks the growth of precarious employment across the EU-15 and assesses the impact of the 2008 global economic crisis in this respect.
While precarious employment generally increased after the crisis, this trend was driven more by poverty in the most deregulated labour markets and more by insecurity in the southern European countries.
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
Three scenarios for industrial relations in Europe
an article by Richard Hyman (London School of Economics) published in International Labour Review Volume 154 Issue 1 (March 2015)
Abstract
The author outlines three scenarios for the future of industrial relations in Europe.
The first – perhaps the most realistic – projects continuing erosion of national industrial relations systems and conditions of employment, in line with current trends.
The second envisages that “elite reform” from above will succeed in re-engineering industrial relations and workers’ protection according to an ideal social policy agenda – an unlikely prospect given the overriding importance of financial considerations and globalized competition.
The third scenario centres on a counter-movement from below which presents trade unions with the daunting challenge of mobilizing the discontented far beyond their traditional constituency.
Abstract
The author outlines three scenarios for the future of industrial relations in Europe.
The first – perhaps the most realistic – projects continuing erosion of national industrial relations systems and conditions of employment, in line with current trends.
The second envisages that “elite reform” from above will succeed in re-engineering industrial relations and workers’ protection according to an ideal social policy agenda – an unlikely prospect given the overriding importance of financial considerations and globalized competition.
The third scenario centres on a counter-movement from below which presents trade unions with the daunting challenge of mobilizing the discontented far beyond their traditional constituency.
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Coping with the unemployment crisis in Europe
an article by Hedva Sarfati (Former Director, ILO Industrial Relations and Labour Administration Department; ISSA consultant on labour market and welfare reforms) published in International Labour Review Volume 152 Issue 1 (March 2013)
Abstract
Since the 1970s, Europe has been plagued by a chronic unemployment crisis, which has escalated with the current Great Recession.
The author discusses a number of relevant elements in this regard, including the extent to which social dialogue and social pacts have been successful in reforming labour markets and pension systems, the effect of active labour market policies and the characteristics of “resilient” economies. She concludes with the need to rethink social dialogue, social safety nets, the granting of loans – especially to SMEs – and the coordination of macroeconomic policies to increase labour demand.
Hazel’s comment:
I hoped I would be able to find a full text of this article but alas, …
Abstract
Since the 1970s, Europe has been plagued by a chronic unemployment crisis, which has escalated with the current Great Recession.
The author discusses a number of relevant elements in this regard, including the extent to which social dialogue and social pacts have been successful in reforming labour markets and pension systems, the effect of active labour market policies and the characteristics of “resilient” economies. She concludes with the need to rethink social dialogue, social safety nets, the granting of loans – especially to SMEs – and the coordination of macroeconomic policies to increase labour demand.
Hazel’s comment:
I hoped I would be able to find a full text of this article but alas, …
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
The crisis and social policy: The role of collective agreements
an article by Vera Glassneri (Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria) and Maarten Keune (Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Labour Studies, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands)published in International Labour Review Special Issue: The Crisis, Inequalities and Social Policy in the European Union Volume 151 Issue 4 (December 2012)
Abstract
Based on an analysis of collective agreements concluded across the EU in 2008–11, the authors examine their contributions to social policy through provisions for short-time work, training, wage moderation, and flexibilization of wage setting and working time.
They highlight the distinction between the public and private sectors in this respect, contrasting the former’s very limited scope for integrative bargaining in the face of mounting budget deficits and austerity with the latter’s (initially) more balanced trade-offs between cost competitiveness and maintenance of employment and wages, especially in countries with coordinated bargaining systems.
Elsewhere, the authors argue, the outcomes look set to deteriorate further.
Abstract
Based on an analysis of collective agreements concluded across the EU in 2008–11, the authors examine their contributions to social policy through provisions for short-time work, training, wage moderation, and flexibilization of wage setting and working time.
They highlight the distinction between the public and private sectors in this respect, contrasting the former’s very limited scope for integrative bargaining in the face of mounting budget deficits and austerity with the latter’s (initially) more balanced trade-offs between cost competitiveness and maintenance of employment and wages, especially in countries with coordinated bargaining systems.
Elsewhere, the authors argue, the outcomes look set to deteriorate further.
Financing social security in the EU: Business as usual?
an article by Norman Wagner (Austrian Federal Chamber of Labour) published in International Labour Review Special Issue: The Crisis, Inequalities and Social Policy in the European Union Volume 151 Issue 4 (December 2012)
Abstract
This article assesses how well welfare models with different financing mechanisms cope with a major financial crisis.
It focuses on five EU countries, which represent different welfare models. It also analyses how the crisis and the associated stimulus or austerity measures changed financing, revealing a regressive impact.
It demonstrates that, in the short- or medium-term, contribution-based social systems have more stable public finances during a recession than tax-based systems. That said, the corporatist/continental welfare model seems most likely to remain stable in the long run, in so far as it focuses on keeping employment – the system’s main source of revenue – stable.
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