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Peter Fairbrother is a British sociologist specializing in labor studies and industrial relations.
Known for: The New Politics of Work: The Making of a Modern Labour Movement
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The New Politics of Work: The Making of a Modern Labour Movement
This book explores the transformation of labor movements and employment relations in the context of globalization and neoliberal restructuring. It examines how workers, unions, and organizations adapt to new political and economic realities, emphasizing collective action and social justice in the modern workplace.
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Historical Context: Postwar Labor Movements and Institutional Frameworks
After the Second World War, industrial societies built comprehensive structures for labor relations. Trade unions flourished as representatives of a secure working class, and governments institutionalized collective bargaining as part of their economic governance. The postwar settlement linked produ...
From The New Politics of Work: The Making of a Modern Labour Movement
Globalization and Restructuring: Transformations of Employment Relations and Union Power
Globalization shattered the territorial and organizational coherence that once grounded labor movements. Corporations fragmented production through outsourcing, subcontracting, and transnational relocation. Governments restructured industries under neoliberal pressure—privatizing public services, de...
From The New Politics of Work: The Making of a Modern Labour Movement
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Peter Fairbrother is a British sociologist specializing in labor studies and industrial relations.
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