International debate has recently focused on increased inequalities
and the adverse effects that they may have on both social and
economic developments. Income inequality, which is at its highest
level for the past half-century, may not only undermine the
sustainability of European social policy but also put at risk
Europe?s sustainable recovery. A common feature of recent reports
on inequality (ILO, OECD, IMF, 2015?2017) is their recognition that
the causes emerge from mechanisms in the world of work. The purpose
of this book is to investigate the possible role of industrial
relations, and social policies more generally, in reducing these
inequalities. The volume pays particular attention to the
contribution of social partners and social dialogue to achieving
concrete outcomes, notably in terms of flexibility and security for
both employers and workers. The key aim is to identify elements of
a response to a number of important questions: which countries have
succeeded in carrying out the necessary reforms without generating
further inequalities? What industrial relations systems seem to
perform better in this respect? What policy measures, institutions
and actors play a determinant role in achieving more balanced
outcomes? How can social dialogue address future transformations of
the world of work, while limiting inequalities? The scope of this
volume goes beyond pay to address other types of inequality ? in
the distribution of working time, access or re-access to jobs,
training and career opportunities, and social protection and
pensions. It also looks at inequalities that may affect particular
groups of workers, including women or young people, as well as
people in certain types of work arrangements, such as part-time or
temporary work or the self-employed. This book is vital reading for
anyone concerned with labour policy, industrial relations and
social welfare but, above all, with how advances in these areas can
contribute to the global fight against growing inequalities.
Contributors include: D. Anxo, B. Bembic, G. Bosch, P. Courtioux,
C. Erhel, K. Espenberg, G. Fiorani, G. Giakoumatos, D. Grimshaw, M.
Johnson, M. Karamessini, I. Marx, J. Masso, I. Mierina, R. Munoz de
Bustillo, B. Nolan, F. Pinto Hernandez, W. Salverda, A. Simonazzi,
M. Tverdostup, L. Van Cant, D. Vaughan-Whitehead, R.
Vazquez-Alvarez
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