Future of Work Series - Working paper 7 Beyond the Enterprise? Trade Unions and the Representation of Contingent Workers (original) (raw)

This working paper investigates the evolving role of trade unions in representing contingent workers amidst a changing workforce landscape. It highlights the departure from traditional enterprise-focused unionism towards models that incorporate diverse forms of worker representation, such as geographically based organizations and reliance on external officers. Key findings underscore the implications of membership servicing, legal protections, and multi-employer bargaining strategies that have emerged in response to the unique needs of agency, freelance, and fixed-term contract workers.