Sustainable Work and the Environmental Crisis: The Link between Labour and Climate Change

This book explores the connections between degraded jobs and a degraded environment, arguing that neither the dominant economic model nor the rate of resource exploitation is sustainable. It discusses the requirements and characteristics for work to be economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable and examines the potential for alternative routes to sustainable work. It is relevant to researchers, academics, students, policymakers, trade unions, and NGOs interested in labor and climate change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In comparison to two decades ago, the employment landscape has undergone significant changes, with many people facing low pay and job insecurity, while others struggle with workplace stress and ill-health. Moreover, our current economic model is contributing to dangerous and critical changes in the planet's climate. Until recently, these two issues have been largely debated separately.

This book aims to bridge the gap between degraded jobs and a degraded environment. It demonstrates that neither the dominant economic model nor the rate at which we exploit the planet's resources are sustainable, and that the limits for both may be reached sooner rather than later. By bringing together insights from critical thinkers across various disciplines, the book explores the requirements and characteristics for work to be economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable. It examines the potential for alternative routes to sustainable work in policies and actions that support both the natural environment and worker well-being.

The book will be of interest to researchers, academics, and students in the fields of human resource management (HRM), labor studies, employment relations, sociology, environmental studies, and sustainability. It is particularly relevant for those focusing on the link between labor and climate change. It is also highly relevant to policymakers, trade unions, and NGOs looking at decent work and sustainability.

In conclusion, this book provides valuable insights into the connections between degraded jobs and a degraded environment. It highlights the need for a transformative shift towards sustainable work practices that prioritize both economic growth and social well-being. By examining the potential for alternative routes to sustainable work, the book offers a roadmap for policymakers, trade unions, and NGOs to work towards creating a more just and sustainable future for all.

Weight: 586g
Dimension: 162 x 244 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367322090