| Open access | ![]() | Short article (Editorial review) | Published online: Nov 2018 |
Working together — the push back from co-operatives and trade unions starts here
Alex Bird
Vol. 51(2), pp. 43-54
https://doi.org/10.61869/FYOS9551
How to cite this article: Bird, A. (2018). Working together — the push back from co-operatives and trade unions starts here. Journal of Co-operative Studies, 51(2), 43-54. https://doi.org/10.61869/FYOS9551
Abstract
This short paper provides an overview of research undertaken focusing on the precarity of self-employment and looks to trade union and co-operative strategies to address this growing issue.
References
Conaty, P., Bird, A., & Ross, C. (2018). Working together: Trade union and co-operative innovations for precarious workers. Co-operatives UK. https://www.union-coops.uk/publications/working-together
Conaty, P., Bird, A., & Ross, C. (2017). Organising precarious workers: Trade union and co‑operative strategies. A report for the TUC from Co-operatives UK and the Co-operative College. Trades Union Congress. https://www.tuc.org.uk/research-analysis/reports/organising-precarious-workers-trade-union-and-co-operative-strategies
Conaty, P., Bird, A., & Ross, P. (2016). Not alone: Trade union and co-operative solutions for self-employed workers. Co-operatives UK. https://unioncoopsuk.wordpress.com/not-alone/






