UID:
almahu_9949744106902882
Format:
1 online resource (xiii, 343 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
9781776148240 (ebook)
Content:
Published in the 50th anniversary year of the 1973 Durban strikes 〈i〉Labour Disrupted〈/i〉 honours this milestone by reflecting on the past and the future of labour, primarily in South Africa but also globally. It focuses on how South Africa's lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic further exposed key contradictions and challenges that labour movements face.〈br〉〈br〉The contributions include a diverse range of topics by those actively engaged in the labour movement, who tackle a number of thorny issues: from redefining democracy in South Africa, to experiences of inclusiveness (or lack thereof) in workplace environments by women, young people, migrant workers, LGBTI people and people living with disabilities. They address contemporary issues related to the use of technology and the impact of the fourth industrial revolution on the youth and the working class, and the challenge of skills development and restructuring in the workplace.〈br〉〈br〉〈i〉Labour Disrupted〈/i〉 shows new forms of organising and alliances that labour movements are involved in to address issues of social justice in education, health and community solidarity.
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Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 08 Mar 2024).
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1. Fragmented labour movement, fragmented labour studies: new directions for research and theory / Lucien van der Walt -- 2. Patriarchal collusions and women's marginalisation in mining unions / Asanda-Jonas Benya -- 3. Youth, trade unions and the challenges of employment / Christine Bischoff -- 4. Community health care workers in Gauteng: volunteerism as a band-aid for unemployment / Nomkhosi Xulu-Gama, Aisha Lorgat -- 5. Trade unions, technology and skills / Siphelo Ngcwangu -- 6. Labour process, hegemony and technology: 'sanitised workplace orders' at two South African mines / John Mashayamombe -- 7. Trade union responses to production technologies in the fourth industrial revolution / Mondli Hlatshwayo -- 8. Emotional labour in government frontline work: the burden of public call centre workers / Babalwa Magoqwana -- 9. Why other spaces matter: the case of Mamelodi train sector / Mpho Mmadi -- 10. Social capital unionism and empowerment: a case of solidarity union at ArcelorMittal Vanderbijlpark / Jantjie Xaba -- 11. Hegemony, counter-hegemony and the role of social movements / Janet Cherry -- 12. competing interests: investment companies and the future of labour / Sandla Nomvete -- 13. Going global, building local: a southern perspective on the future of labour internationalism / Edward Webster -- 14. The labour movement's response to the covid-19 pandemic / Christine Bischoff -- Conclusion: Questions, answers and new directions / Andries Bezuidenhout, Christine Bischoff, Malehoko Tshoaedi
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 9781776148226
Language:
English
URL:
https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/9781776148240/type/BOOK
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