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"Trade unions across the globe face a range of disruptions that are destabilising traditional structures, practices and strategies. This book sets out a novel approach centred on experimentation in response to these disruptions. Drawing on in-depth analysis of cases of union innovation in a broad selection of countries and industries, a stellar cast of researchers report on and draw lessons from these renewal initiatives. Aggregating these experiments enables us to identify a number of rich, cross-disciplinary findings to support such initiatives.

Initial chapters set out the approach and provide an overview of the eighteen case studies. Subsequent sections group the cases thematically: contending with neoliberalism, the fissured gig economy, value chain initiatives between South and North, an expanding trade union agenda, pursuing innovations in union repertoires and methods, and developing new forms of inclusion and solidarity. The case studies cover a wide geographical spread, from emerging economies in Africa, Asia and Latin America, to cases in Europe, North America and Australia. To ensure accessibility for both trade unionists and researchers, and to facilitate cross-case comparisons, the case studies use a common template.

The final chapter draws out practical lessons in relation to the strategic capabilities required to engage in experimentation, the diversification and enlargement of union strategic repertoires, and the conditions of success for such experimentation. These cases of experimentation indicate that the fundamentals of union purpose and the promotion of better work remain as important as ever, but they are under challenge. The lens of experimentation offers a practical approach, exploring multiple dimensions of worker and union creativity and resilience with a view to stimulating, monitoring and further developing the processes of renewal under way."

"Die Bände der Reihe » Arbeitspolitik: Theorie, Praxis, Strategie« werden sich den Fragen zuwenden, wie verhindert werden kann, dass die aggressiven Weltverhältnisse im Zeitalter der Transformationen in aggressive Betriebsverhältnisse umschlagen. Konkret geht es darum, welche Möglichkeiten Beschäftigte und Gewerkschaften haben, zu Subjekten der Veränderungen zu werden und die Interessen der abhängigen Arbeit in die Veränderungsprozesse einzubringen. Dazu gehört schließlich die Frage, wie im vordemokratischen Politikfeld Betrieb Einflusskanäle auf das Was, das Wie und das Wofür der Produktion geöffnet und genutzt werden können. Die Beiträge des ersten Bands behandeln das ­Thema, wie dem zunehmenden Rechtspopulismus entgegengetreten und Demokratie und Gerechtigkeit im Betrieb gestärkt werden kann."

"The field of employment and industrial relations explores a myriad of complex topics, themes and phenomena, and this book provides a guide for researching this fascinating area. Investigating micro-, meso-, macro- and cross-national forms of analysis, it is a crucial toolkit for researchers to consult in their studies.
The Field Guide to Researching Employment and Industrial Relations is a vital examination of emerging and established methodological approaches, from qualitative research to transdisciplinary methods. Vignettes throughout the chapters showcase research methods in action, paired with experience-based reflections from expert researchers. The book is an accessible compendium of methodologies - perfect for any stage of the research process.
Early career researchers focusing on employment and industrial relations, human resources and labour economics will find this book to be an important resource. An indispensable repository of established and emerging research methods, it is also beneficial to experienced researchers and academics."

"Worker representation is the first step toward democratizing the economy
Although contemporary Western societies refer to themselves as "democratic," the bulk of the population spend much of their lives in workplaces that have more in common with tyranny. Gigantic corporations such as Amazon, Meta, Exxon, and Walmart are among the richest and most powerful institutions in the world yet accountable to no one but their shareholders. The undemocratic nature of conventional firms generates profound problems across society, hurting more than just the workplace and contributing to environmental destruction and spiraling inequality.
Against this backdrop, Isabelle Ferreras proposes a radical but realistic plan to democratize the private firm. She suggests that all large firms should be bicamerally governed, with a chamber of worker representatives sharing equal governance power with the standard board representing owners. In response to this proposal, twelve leading experts on corporate behavior from multiple disciplines consider its attractiveness, viability, and achievability as a "real utopian" proposal to strengthen democracy in our time."

"This unique book offers a comprehensive systematization and overview of the EU´s emerging ‘acquis' and practice of Collective Labour Law. Although the core aspects of Collective Labour Law lie outside the EU's competence to regulate, the laws and industrial relations systems of Member States are undoubtedly influenced by the EU, and the involvement of Social Partners, i.e. representatives of employers and workers, is essential for many aspects of EU law and policy.

Featuring contributions from scholars and practitioners from across Europe, the first part of the book provides an introduction to key aspects, theories and topics of EU Collective Labour Law, including discussion of relevant EU law and case law of the Court of Justice of the EU. Chapters then move on to analyse and reflect on the most fundamental and challenging subtopics, questions and issues in this area, engaging with current debates and potential future developments. Respecting differences in views, approaches, and evaluations, it offers a variety of perspectives on the relationship between Collective Labour Law and the EU."

"This book provides for a comprehensive overview of the various areas of European labour law: fundamental rights, free movement of workers and posting, equal treatment, a-typical forms of employment, collective bargaining and collective agreements, restructuring of enterprises and health and safety. The chapters are written by eminent experts from a considerable number of EU Member States. Most of them are written by two authors from different Member States.

As a result of this duo-authorship the book does not approach European labour law from a single country perspective, but intends to give insight in the different ways European labour was s received and implemented in the various Member States.

The book does not only describe the current state of affairs, but also critically assesses how the interaction of EU legislature, Court of Justice, Member States and social partners has contributed to the development of EU labour law. As such, it is not only a comprehensive introduction to European labour law, but provides also food for thought as part of advanced study in this area."

"La metáfora de la democracia industrial como participación de los trabajadores en el proceso de producción y gestión democrática del mismo no fue ignorada por quienes en España tuvieron alguna responsabilidad en las relaciones laborales: representantes del estado, sindicatos y organismos patronales. Su desarrollo en el umbral de los años veinte implicaba, además del pleno reconocimiento de la representatividad sindical, la posibilidad de que el sindicalismo llegase a ser un factor de estabilidad política. Pero eso, solamente si no desbordaba, ni por la derecha ni por la izquierda, los límites del sistema liberal."

"What role does the organisation of labour relations play in the health of a democratic society? Axel Honneth's major new work is devoted to answering this question. His central thesis is that participation in democratic will formation can only proceed from a transparent and fairly regulated division of labour.
The social world of work – where we spend so much of our time – is almost unique in being a space in which we have experiences and learn lessons that we can use to influence the attitudes of a political community. Therefore, by shaping working conditions in a particular way, we have a prime opportunity to foster cooperative forms of behaviour that benefit democracy, both by making mental room for these to flourish and by using the workplace as a rehearsal for democratic interaction in wider society.
A job cannot be so tiring that a worker cannot think about political events; a job cannot pay so little that one cannot engage in political activity in his or her free time; a job cannot demand subordination which inhibits deserved criticism of one's superiors: economic independence, intellectual and physical autonomy, reduction of strain and crushing boredom, sufficient free time, self-respect and the confidence to speak up, and the chance to practice democratic interaction are all things which we must encourage in order to unblock access to democratic participation. Honneth argues that the reality of labour today increasingly undermines this participation – and he sets out the conditions necessary for a reversal of this injustice.
Tracking the development of labour conditions since the birth of capitalism, this important book engages with a vital topic that has been neglected in democratic theory. It will be of great interest to students and scholars in philosophy, sociology, politics and the humanities and social sciences generally."

"This report analyses artificial intelligence-based worker management (AIWM) systems in relation to workers' psychosocial risks and the role of worker representation structures in preventing such risks. It draws on existing literature to examine the consequences stemming from AIWM and investigates how workers' representatives can prevent and mitigate unwanted outcomes. However, worker representation can face obstacles due to the powerful yet enigmatic nature of AIWM as well as the power balance between employers and employees per sector, where further research would be required to find solutions."

"Im Beitrag wird nach dem Verhältnis von Transformationsverständnis und Partizipationsansätzen am Beispiel von Betrieben in einer industriell geprägten Region gefragt. In theoretischen Diskussionen zur sozial-ökologischen Transformation wird die Partizipation von abhängig Beschäftigten als eine Dimension der gerechten Gestaltung von Umbruchsprozessen (Just Transition) verhandelt, steht hier allerdings auch in Verbindung mit einem gesellschaftspolitisch ambitionierten Verständnis von Transformation. Dem pragmatischen Transformationsverständnis im betrieblichen Handgemenge entspricht ein Beteiligungsansatz des partizipativen Modernisierungsmanagements, wie auf Grundlage einer explorativen Fallstudie herausgearbeitet wird. Auch in diesem Rahmen finden sich allerdings Demokratisierungsimpulse, die wertvolle Hinweise für eine weitergehende Politisierung sozial-ökologischer Transformation beinhalten."