Representation of Workers in the Digital Era : Organizing a Heterogeneous ...

Name: Representation of Workers in the Digital Era : Organizing a Heterogeneous ...
Brand: Springer International Publishing AG

Springer International Publishing AG

Explore the challenges and innovations in worker representation within the digital age with "The Representation of Workers in the Digital Era". This book compiles empirical evidence on how neo-liberal policies and the internet impact trade unions, while also examining the development of more flexible forms of worker organization. Discover how digital devices act as both internal and external constraints on organizing, and gain insights from academics and experts across European and Brazilian universities. Recommended for researchers and students in sociology of work, labor studies, and collective action, as well as practitioners interested in worker interest organizations in the 21st century. This comprehensive study delves into the evolving landscape of worker representation, offering critical analysis and practical insights. It addresses the complexities faced by modern workforces and provides a forward-thinking perspective on collective action. Keywords: worker representation, digital era, trade unions, labor studies, collective action, sociology of work, organizing, heterogeneous workforce, Raquel Rego, Hermes Augusto Costa, Palgrave Macmillan Cham, Hardcover, English.