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  1. 1. A Theoretical Analysis of Labour Exploitations in the New British Readymade Garment Industry using the 'Sweatshop Regime' Theory

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Eilidh Dempsey; [2022]
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    Abstract : The recent phenomena of reshoring apparel manufacturing back to the UK has developed economic opportunities for the British garment industry alongside worsening labour conditions and social costs for its workers. Historic and ongoing international debates and research that have focused on the topic of labour conditions of global apparel manufacturing have been achieved and published using the sweatshop regime theory, which here is defined as the unjust and socially oppressive labour system of garment manufacturing. READ MORE

  3. 2. Conditions to authorise subcontracting in fashion and apparel industry : a brand's perspective

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Clara Maria Rosa Boehler; [2022]
    Keywords : fashion and apparel industry; supply chain management; social exchange; buyersupplier relationship; subcontracting; unauthorised subcontracti;

    Abstract : In current supply chains, the context of subcontracting is majorly connected to unauthorised subcontracting with negative conjunction which has created the fear of discussing subcontracting. However, previous research presents subcontracting as a common practice within fashion and apparel supply chains, however, nearly no study has focused on elaborating the authorisation process. READ MORE

  4. 3. POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS OF BANNING TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT IN THE GERMAN MEAT INDUSTRY

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Boglárka Takács; [2021]
    Keywords : risk society thesis; individualization thesis; individual survival strategies; German meat industry; precariat; migrant workers; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The German meat industry is a popular labour market destination for unskilled Eastern and Middle European workers. The precarious employment and housing conditions, exacerbated by a staggering number of COVID-19 infections, received immense media attention in 2020. READ MORE

  5. 4. The unionisation of precarious workers : representations, problematisation and experiences in Swedish blue-collar unions in the construction and hotel-restaurant sectors

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

    Author : Sophie BANASIAK; [2020]
    Keywords : precarious workers; labour unions; Swedish model; commodification; labour market segmentation; subcontracting; flexibility; fear; organising; community building;

    Abstract : From the Polanyian perspective on the double movement of labour commodification and self-protection of Society, the aim of this study was to examine how unionists perceive and problematise precarious employment and what are their practices for unionising and thereby securing precarious workers. A double case study was conducted in the hotel-restaurant and construction sectors in Sweden with the participation of blue-collar unionists with diverse backgrounds and experiences. READ MORE

  6. 5. Motivation in the Gig Economy : A Case Study of Gig Workers in the IT and Business Consulting Industry

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Kristin Karlsson; Johan Wranne; [2019]
    Keywords : Gig economy; gig worker; motivation; consulting; IT; Business; entrepreneurial motivation; Gig-ekonomi; giggare; motivation; konsultverksamhet; IT; Business; entreprenöriell motivation;

    Abstract : The number of self-employed has been rising and it is estimated that 20–30% of the working-age population in the EU-15 and the U.S. is involved in some form of independent work. This growth is driven by technological advancements, changing work values and an overall need to adapt to a high-change environment. READ MORE