Trade unions in light of civilizational changes: Opportunities, challenges, dangers

Authors

  • Maciej D. Kryszczuk independent researcher
  • Michał Wentzel Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences SWPS University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15678/ZP.2017.41.3.02

Keywords:

industrial relations, trade unions, technological change, labour market

Abstract

The scientific and technological revolution, as well as rapid acceleration in business processes on a global scale, affect labour and capital in an asymmetrical manner. Capital is inherently more f lexible than human beings, who, in addition to economic constraints, live in a network of social relations. The position of the working class is additionally weakened by process automation, replacing workers by increasingly intelligent robots. The authors’ intention is to sketch a sequence of cause and effect of these processes: describe the basic aspects of the transformation of the labour market, their impact on trade unions, and outline the future outlook for the trade union movement.

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Author Biography

  • Michał Wentzel, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences SWPS University

    ul. Chodakowska 19/31
    03-815 Warszawa

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Published

2017-06-09

How to Cite

Kryszczuk, M. D., & Wentzel, M. (2017). Trade unions in light of civilizational changes: Opportunities, challenges, dangers. Journal of Public Governance, 41(3), 19-34. https://doi.org/10.15678/ZP.2017.41.3.02