Why Do New Forms of Work in a Post-Industrial Economy

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why do new forms of work in a post-industrial economy present major challenges for collective bargaining?

• A) Industrial relations practices were designed for workers in stable, long-term employment.
• B) Unions are uncertain how to manage their diverse new forms of power.
• C) The great variety of labour legislation makes it difficult to know which laws to follow.
• D) Contingent workers are very dissatisfied with their jobs.

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