Collective Bargaining and Gender Equality

Collective bargaining is a powerful tool for achieving gender equality in the workplace, but research on this topic is limited. This book explores how the feminization of unions is changing bargaining agendas to address issues such as equal pay, work-life balance, maternity and parental leave rights, non-discrimination, and the spill-over of domestic violence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2020
Publisher: Agenda Publishing

Collective bargaining has played a pivotal role in ensuring social justice and decent work in the workplace. However, the impact of collective bargaining on achieving gender equality in the workplace remains relatively understudied. In their book, Jane Pillinger and Nora Wintour delve into the intricate and evolving realm of collective union action for women's rights in the workplace. They examine how the feminization of unions in both developing and developed countries is reshaping bargaining agendas to address critical issues such as equal pay for work of equal value, work-life balance, maternity and parental leave rights, non-discrimination in access to employment, and the spillover of domestic violence into the workplace.

The authors analyze recent policy developments by international organizations like the International Labour Organization, the United Nations, and the European Union, alongside numerous examples of national and industry-specific collective agreements, to illustrate how collective bargaining can be a powerful tool for advancing equality in the workplace.

Through their comprehensive exploration, Pillinger and Wintour shed light on the ways in which collective bargaining can be leveraged to promote gender equality and create more inclusive and equitable workplaces. Their book offers valuable insights for policymakers, union leaders, and advocates seeking to promote gender equality and social justice in the workplace.

Weight: 312g
Dimension: 158 x 234 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788210768