Trade Unions and Non-Standard Forms of Work: A Shifting Modus Operandi

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• ABSTRACT
• INTRODUCTION
• METHOD
• RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
  • WHAT EFFECTS HAVE NON-STANDARD FORMS OF WORK HAD ON THE MODUS OPERANDI OF TRADE UNIONS?
  • WHY HAVE UNIONS HAD LIMITED SUCCESS IN ORGANISING NON-STANDARD WORKERS?
  • ARE THERE REALISTIC STRATEGIES IN PLACE FOR ORGANISING NON-STANDARD WORKERS?
  • ARE THERE ANY BENEFITS FOR NON-STANDARD WORKERS IN JOINING TRADE UNIONS?
• CONCLUSION

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study investigates the impact of non-standard forms of work on trade unions in South Africa, drawing on interviews with experts in the field of industrial relations/industrial sociology. The study examines the challenges trade unions face in organizing non-standard workers and explores the potential benefits for such workers in joining trade unions.

• The effects of non-standard work on the modus operandi of trade unions in South Africa.
• The reasons behind the limited success of unions in organizing non-standard workers.
• The feasibility of strategies for organizing non-standard workers.
• The potential benefits of trade union membership for non-standard workers.
• The influence of globalization on the South African labor market and the rise of non-standard forms of work.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Abstract: This chapter provides a concise overview of the study's objectives, methodology, and key findings, highlighting the impact of non-standard work on trade unions in South Africa.
• Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of the "triple transition" in South Africa, encompassing political, economic, and social changes since 1994. It examines the impact of these transitions on labor relations, particularly the rise of non-standard forms of work and its implications for trade unions.
• Method: This chapter outlines the research methodology employed in the study, focusing on the use of one-on-one interviews with experts in the field of industrial relations/industrial sociology.
• Results and Discussion: This chapter presents and analyzes the findings of the study, addressing the effects of non-standard work on trade unions, the challenges of organizing non-standard workers, and the potential benefits of trade union membership for such workers.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This research examines the impact of non-standard forms of work, such as casualization, externalization, and informalization, on trade unions in South Africa. Key themes include the challenges of organizing non-standard workers, the benefits of trade union membership for such workers, and the role of globalization in shaping labor relations in South Africa. The study draws upon insights from industrial relations and industrial sociology.