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Autoria: Rego, R.
Espírito-Santo, A.
Data: 2023
Título próprio: Beyond density: Improving European trade unions’ representativeness through gender quotas
Título da revista: European Journal of Industrial Relations
Volume: 29
Número: 4
Paginação: 415 - 433
Referência bibliográfica: Rego, R., & Espírito-Santo, A. (2023). Beyond density: Improving European trade unions’ representativeness through gender quotas. European Journal of Industrial Relations, 29(4), 415-433. https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/09596801231187270
ISSN: 0959-6801
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1177/09596801231187270
Palavras-chave: Trade unions
Gender quotas
Density
Representation
European social dialogue
Resumo: Trade unions’ legitimacy is rooted in membership, since unions result from the organization of workers who found they were stronger through a collective voice. Accordingly, union representativeness has been assessed primarily through ‘density’ – the ratio of union members to the total workforce. We argue that density is crucial but insufficient. First, the decline in trade union membership jeopardizes internal legitimacy; second, unions have developed external legitimacy when acting beyond their members. Inspired by the multifaceted concept of ‘political representation’, we suggest a fairer approach which adds the composition of unions’ boards – beginning with gender – to density whenever unions act on behalf of all workers. Specifically, we contend that trade unions willing to take part in the European negotiations should adopt gender quotas on their boards. This approach is likely to stimulate equality in the labour market, while contributing to unions’ revitalization, thus fostering the quality of democratic institutions.
Arbitragem científica: yes
Acesso: Acesso Aberto
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