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.
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Tuesday, 30 June 2015
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
World of Work Report 2013: Repairing the economic and social fabric
Published by the International Institute for Labour Studies
Summary
The World of Work Report 2013 provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of labour markets and social conditions around the world. It also projects employment trends and assesses the risk of social unrest.
The report points to an uneven employment picture, with emerging and developing economies performing better than the majority of advanced economies. Income inequalities continue to widen in advanced economies and although they have stabilised somewhat in large emerging and developing countries, they remain acute and progress in this area is still fragile.
The report analyses these trends and discusses the conditions necessary for putting job creation at the heart of policy making. It addresses the following questions:
Full text (PDF 133pp)
Summary
The World of Work Report 2013 provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of labour markets and social conditions around the world. It also projects employment trends and assesses the risk of social unrest.
The report points to an uneven employment picture, with emerging and developing economies performing better than the majority of advanced economies. Income inequalities continue to widen in advanced economies and although they have stabilised somewhat in large emerging and developing countries, they remain acute and progress in this area is still fragile.
The report analyses these trends and discusses the conditions necessary for putting job creation at the heart of policy making. It addresses the following questions:
- What are the challenges associated with an uneven job recovery from the global financial crisis? How have income inequalities evolved and what impact has this had on the middle class?
- Can minimum wages promote social justice and stimulate aggregate demand without dampening employment in developing countries? What is the scope in these countries for counteracting a double dip in growth and employment in advanced economies?
- How can productive investment be stimulated in order to create more and better jobs? And what are the financial reforms and corporate governance changes that would help to reinvigorate private sector investment?
- What are the trends in executive pay, and how do these compare with the evolution of the average worker’s earnings?
- How to achieve a shift to job-friendly policies and what is the role of the ILO in this endeavour?
Full text (PDF 133pp)
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, …
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