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Book SynopsisBy examining the evolution of industrial relations institutions in the emerging economies of Brazil, China, India, South Africa and Turkey, the authors in this book assess the contribution of these institutions to inclusive development.
Industrial Relations in Emerging Economies uses real world examples to assess the relevance of the conceptual frameworks used to examine employment relations. The chapters focus on the evolution of industrial relations institutions and the role these have played in periods of economic and political transition. They demonstrate that rather than acting as a constraint on development, trade unions can contribute to stability, security and equity. However, the contribution of industrial relations institutions to inclusive development is at best a contested pathway. At worst it is viewed as increasingly irrelevant to the vast numbers of workers in the informal economy. The authors reveal a continuing demand for independent collective interest representation in labour relations, whether in the informal economy or in rapidly industrialising districts.
This book will prove an interesting and stimulating read for students, academics and researchers in the fields of human resources, industrial relations, sociology and labour economics, in addition to trade union researchers and policy-makers.
Contributors include: J. Berg, A. Celik, S. Hayter, C.-H. Lee, N. Pons-Vignon, U. Rani, E. Schneider, R. Sen
Trade Review'As the share of emerging economies in the global economy grows, interest in industrial relations in these countries is also increasing among academics, policy-makers and practitioners. This book makes a significant contribution to the analysis of industrial relations' role relative to inclusive growth in the era of socio-economic polarization.' --Dong-One Kim, President, International Labor and Employment Relations Association (ILERA)
'This timely volume goes a long way towards filling an important gap in the literature on industrial relations. It shows that the role that trade unions play in the development process is contested terrain, exposing the inherent limitations of pluralist frameworks in the largest emerging economies.'
--Richard Hyman, London School of Economics, UK
Table of ContentsContents: 1. Industrial Relations in Emerging Economies Susan Hayter 2. Labour Relations and Inclusive Growth in India: New Forms of Voice Uma Rani and Ratna Sen 3. Industrial Relations and Inclusive Development in South Africa: A Dream Deferred? Susan Hayter and Nicolas Pons-Vignon 4. Industrial Relations and Inclusive Growth in Brazil: The Swinging Pendulum Janine Berg and Eduardo Schneider 5. Industrial Relations and Inclusive Development in China: Connecting Institutions and Voice Chang-Hee Lee 6. Industrial Relations in Turkey: Still Waiting for a Strong and Modern System Aziz Çelik Index
