The Illusion of Union-Management Cooperation in Postcommunist Central Eastern Europe
The Illusion of Union-Management Cooperation in Postcommunist Central Eastern Europe
Author(s): Carola M. FregeSubject(s): Political history, Labor relations, Government/Political systems, Political economy, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010)
Published by: SAGE Publications Ltd
Keywords: Central Eastern Europe; postcommunist transformation; communist labor relations; economic reforms; capitalism; democracy; trade union;
Summary/Abstract: In the literature on postcommunist transformation, the modernization of communist labor relations is frequently referred to as a precondition for the sustainable economic and political restructuring of Central Eastern Europe. From a labor economics perspective communist labor relations contributed greatly to the failure of communist economies and, thus, their transformation into a pluralistic, capitalist model of labor relations is seen as a prime requirement for a successful economic restructuring. Similarly, several political scientists highlight the importance of strong trade unions in stabilizing the new democracies. [...]
Journal: East European Politics and Societies
- Issue Year: 14/2000
- Issue No: 03
- Page Range: 636-660
- Page Count: 25
- Language: English
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