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Possibilities for remote participation in trade unions: mobilising women activists

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: This paper argues that trade union activism within the new era of information and communication technologies (ICTs) offers the potential for unions to become more inclusive of under‐represented groups. Traditional conceptions of activism, participation and democracy within trade unions require physical presence at meetings at times and in spaces incompatible with caring responsibilities and atypical hours of work. This restricts the participation of women and other ‘atypical’ workers in trade unions. The paper explores the complexities of electronic forms of union activism in practice, indicating that while some positive features are experienced, there are also a range of obstacles, barriers and possible negative consequences.

Source: Industrial Relations Journal

DOI: 10.1111/1468-2338.00278

Authors: Anne‐marie Greene, Gill Kirton

Institutions: University of London, Queen Mary University of London, University of Warwick

Language: English

Topic: Labor Movements and Unions

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Gender equality, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2064569236

FWCI: 7.496

Cites: 32

Cited by: 66

Related to: 10