Democracy, social justice and the role of trade unions : we the working people /

Trade unions worldwide face a powerful paradox at this critical juncture: collective organisations for workers are urgently needed and yet there are serious pressures undercutting the legitimate role of trade unions. The aim of this book is to examine how trade unions can effectively navigate this d...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Kelly, Caroline (Editor), Tham, Joo-Cheong (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York, NY : Anthem Press, an imprint of Wimbledon Publishing, [2021]
Series:Anthem studies in Australian politics, economics and society
Subjects:
Labor unions > Australia.
Labor unions > Political activity > Australia.
Democracy > Economic aspects.
Social justice.
Syndicats > Australie.
Syndicats > Activité politique > Australie.
Justice sociale.
Labor unions.
Labor unions > Political activity.
Australia.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Democracy and social justice as organising principles
  • 2 Economic democracy, workers and unions
  • 3 Nobody owns the future
  • 4 Regulatory approaches to the internal affairs of trade unions in australia: from democratic control to corporate accountability
  • 5 Trade unions and the regulation of election funding: between libertarianism and egalitarianism
  • 6 Trade unions and precarious work: in search of effective strategies
  • 7 'Is there an app for that?' worker representation, unions and the gig economy
  • 8 Temporary migrant workers and trade unions in australia: A complex relationship
  • 9 Unions, fossil fuel exports and a just transition
  • 10 Trade agreements, labour rights and democracy
  • 11 Trade unions, labour law and democratic socialism: the covid-19 crisis in the united kingdom

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