Political spillovers of worker representation: with or without workplace democracy?
Institute of Labor Economics, Bonn
IZA - Bonn
2025
39 p.
works council ; workers representation ; democracy
Discussion Paper
17709
Workers participation and European works councils
https://docs.iza.org/dp17709.pdf
English
Bibliogr.
"A series of studies show that unions and works councils have an influence on workers' political activities and attitudes. However, at issue are the transmission channels through which worker representation impacts workers' political activities and attitudes. This article discusses from a theoretical and empirical viewpoint whether the influence of worker representation reflects increased workplace democracy. The article also discusses possible policy implications."
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