Workaway: The Human Costs of Europe's Common Labour Market

This agenda-setting book explores the contentious issue of freedom of movement in Europe's labor markets, arguing that it has undermined the power and influence of workers and generated significant human costs. It offers an alternative approach that balances the needs of justice and efficiency and provides lessons for policymakers on how to integrate Europe's member states to better protect workers and citizens.

Format: Hardback
Length: 314 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2021
Publisher: Bristol University Press

This agenda-setting book delves into the intricate dynamics of freedom of movement and its profound impact on the integration of Europes labor markets. It serves as a poignant example, particularly in the aftermath of the eurocrisis, where workers were forced to make significant sacrifices to ensure the functioning of the currency area. The book argues that the process of market integration in Europe has eroded the power and influence of European workers, leading to substantial human costs. By centering its analysis on the perspective of labor, this book presents an alternative approach that seeks to balance the demands of justice and efficiency. Its insights are of immense value to a broad spectrum of readers, including policymakers, who are engaged in the process of integrating Europes member states. Through its exploration of best practices and practical strategies, the book offers valuable lessons for policymakers on how to safeguard the rights and well-being of workers and citizens within the European Union.

Weight: 622g
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529211016