The systems of social partnership in Russia

Article Abstract:

In transitional economies relations between employer and employee remain unstable, reflective of a developing labor sphere. The author offers various methods for addressing this instability, including the transformation of labor into a social subsystem for the expression of labor interests and the creation of an institutionalized system of social partnerships meant to reduce conflicts and social tensions in the the labor sphere.

Employment, Working class

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Global capital, local resistance? Trade unions, national newspapers, and the symbolic contestation of 'offshoring' in the UK

Article Abstract:

The symbolic resistance of the U.K. trade unions to 'offshoring' of call centre work through the adoption of nationalist rhetoric is analyzed. National newspapers' support to their stand, actually contrary to the unions' internationalist aims, is discussed.

United Kingdom, International aspects, Communications industry, Mass media, Call centers, Call centres

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Social dialogue in Russia

Article Abstract:

The Russian model of the social dialogue which is a necessary instrument for effectiveness of social policy and a vital element of civil society as well as a basis for labor-employer relationship is presented.

Public affairs, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Social aspects, Models, Labour relations, Labor reform, Labour reform

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