... or other matters such as collective bargaining are worth noting for the moment, only insofar ... more ... or other matters such as collective bargaining are worth noting for the moment, only insofar as they have often been very common areas of analysis particularly within the mainstream of the discipline in Australia, UK and USA (Plowman and Bryce, 1991; Bain and Woolven, 1979 ...
The recent cost and competitive pressures, and concomitant legitimacy ascribed to all elements of... more The recent cost and competitive pressures, and concomitant legitimacy ascribed to all elements of deregulation, have encouraged employers in Australia to seek new forms of the use of labour. The Troubleshooters system has been one such new form, wherein an agency has supplied contract workers to firms, but where no apparent employment relationship exists. The implementation and outcomes of the Troubleshooters system in parts of the building and meat industries are examined to consider whether there are any particular features which enhance this form of labour use. It is concluded that the nature of product markets and production processes are salient features in choosing the Troubleshooters system. but these are not without difficulties.
The 2007 Federal election campaigns in Australia were characterised by three factors. Most notabl... more The 2007 Federal election campaigns in Australia were characterised by three factors. Most notably, industrial relations played a central role for many voters. Secondly, there was intense and innovative use of media representation and imagery. The substance of the differences between the parties was dominated by the framing of concepts and images which represented industrial relations in 30-second sound bytes and slogans. Thirdly, what offset the effect of that framing was the new media which offered new opportunities for shaping the public discourse and was utilised extensively. This paper seeks to understand how industrial relations was framed in some of the mass media in 2007, and explores some forms of new media and its role in the election. In so doing, the paper shows the significance of industrial relations as a major issue in the election, and suggests that the new media shaped the public's ideas and opinions. .. one of the issues that was very important to the Australian people in changing the Government on November 24 was that of WorkChoices ... We've listened to the Australian people, we respect the decisions they have made, and WorkChoices is dead. (Brendan Nelson, 19 th
Illawarra Unity Journal of the Illawarra Branch of the Australian Society For the Study of Labour History, 2006
Considerable evidence points to an increase in workplace bullying, in large part as a consequence... more Considerable evidence points to an increase in workplace bullying, in large part as a consequence of competitive pressures, the predominance of business values, and concomitantly, the declining legitimacy ascribed to fairness and social justice. This paper examines workplace bullying in the context of the recent employment relations legislation in Australia (WorkChoices). It is shown that the legislation will enhance and extend women's labour market disadvantage by shifting the employment relationship to the private sphere, together with informalisation of workplace relations, reduced access to formal procedures and reduced accountability and transparency. Moreover, overt government support of business wishes will enable managers and employers to condone or encourage bullying. In exploring these issues, the paper will draw on a 'Swiss Cheese' model, which highlights the factors that might enhance or prevent workplace bullying.
This paper explores the barriers and challenges to effective implementation of occupational healt... more This paper explores the barriers and challenges to effective implementation of occupational health and safety regulation (OHS), and occupational exposure limits (OELs) in China in order to identify the lessons for social science scholars and activists. It finds that formal labour legislation, including occupational health and safety legislation is relatively extensive, but rarely effectively realised. This has partly been because of the pace of political and economic transformation in China. As a result, the soft infrastructure of skills and knowledge necessary for an active, effective and genuinely protective OHS system are inchoate, and often, as OHS awareness has grown, firms" owners have shifted production to rural or distant sites. Nevertheless there is evidence of growing awareness of the importance of OHS and occupational exposure limits in China, and the means by which working people can assist in its implementation, and resist dangerous safety practices, environments or working conditions. In recent years China"s productive capacity has burgeoned. So too has employment in the factories and worksites across the country. At the same time, however, so too have workplace accidents and work-related diseases. The estimated number of fatal workplace accidents in
Considerable evidence points to an increase in workplace bullying, in large part as a consequence... more Considerable evidence points to an increase in workplace bullying, in large part as a consequence of competitive pressures, the predominance of business values, and concomitantly, the declining legitimacy ascribed to fairness and social justice. This paper examines workplace bullying in the context of the recent employment relations legislation in Australia (WorkChoices). It is shown that the legislation will enhance and extend women's labour market disadvantage by shifting the employment relationship to the private sphere, together with informalisation of workplace relations, reduced access to formal procedures and reduced accountability and transparency. Moreover, overt government support of business wishes will enable managers and employers to condone or encourage bullying. In exploring these issues, the paper will draw on a 'Swiss Cheese' model, which highlights the factors which might enhance or prevent workplace bullying. Bullying behaviour involving grossly improper conduct, including racist and sexist vilification, is notoriously under-reported even in the workplace, and the undoubted fact that many victims seem unable or unwilling to take action, at least for a considerable period of time, shows that such responses are well within the range of ordinary human conduct, and we should not be altogether surprised when it occurs (Adams J: Naidu v Group 4 Securitas Pty Ltd & Anor [2005] NSWSC 618).
Higher penalties may apply, and higher damages may be awarded, for offences and infringements inv... more Higher penalties may apply, and higher damages may be awarded, for offences and infringements involving the conversion of material into digital or electronic form. Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong. represent the views of the University of Wollongong. Recommended Citation Recommended Citation Kelly, Diana J., Academic industrial relations in Australia: an historial overview, Doctor of Philosophy thesis,
... or other matters such as collective bargaining are worth noting for the moment, only insofar ... more ... or other matters such as collective bargaining are worth noting for the moment, only insofar as they have often been very common areas of analysis particularly within the mainstream of the discipline in Australia, UK and USA (Plowman and Bryce, 1991; Bain and Woolven, 1979 ...
The recent cost and competitive pressures, and concomitant legitimacy ascribed to all elements of... more The recent cost and competitive pressures, and concomitant legitimacy ascribed to all elements of deregulation, have encouraged employers in Australia to seek new forms of the use of labour. The Troubleshooters system has been one such new form, wherein an agency has supplied contract workers to firms, but where no apparent employment relationship exists. The implementation and outcomes of the Troubleshooters system in parts of the building and meat industries are examined to consider whether there are any particular features which enhance this form of labour use. It is concluded that the nature of product markets and production processes are salient features in choosing the Troubleshooters system. but these are not without difficulties.
The 2007 Federal election campaigns in Australia were characterised by three factors. Most notabl... more The 2007 Federal election campaigns in Australia were characterised by three factors. Most notably, industrial relations played a central role for many voters. Secondly, there was intense and innovative use of media representation and imagery. The substance of the differences between the parties was dominated by the framing of concepts and images which represented industrial relations in 30-second sound bytes and slogans. Thirdly, what offset the effect of that framing was the new media which offered new opportunities for shaping the public discourse and was utilised extensively. This paper seeks to understand how industrial relations was framed in some of the mass media in 2007, and explores some forms of new media and its role in the election. In so doing, the paper shows the significance of industrial relations as a major issue in the election, and suggests that the new media shaped the public's ideas and opinions. .. one of the issues that was very important to the Australian people in changing the Government on November 24 was that of WorkChoices ... We've listened to the Australian people, we respect the decisions they have made, and WorkChoices is dead. (Brendan Nelson, 19 th
Illawarra Unity Journal of the Illawarra Branch of the Australian Society For the Study of Labour History, 2006
Considerable evidence points to an increase in workplace bullying, in large part as a consequence... more Considerable evidence points to an increase in workplace bullying, in large part as a consequence of competitive pressures, the predominance of business values, and concomitantly, the declining legitimacy ascribed to fairness and social justice. This paper examines workplace bullying in the context of the recent employment relations legislation in Australia (WorkChoices). It is shown that the legislation will enhance and extend women's labour market disadvantage by shifting the employment relationship to the private sphere, together with informalisation of workplace relations, reduced access to formal procedures and reduced accountability and transparency. Moreover, overt government support of business wishes will enable managers and employers to condone or encourage bullying. In exploring these issues, the paper will draw on a 'Swiss Cheese' model, which highlights the factors that might enhance or prevent workplace bullying.
This paper explores the barriers and challenges to effective implementation of occupational healt... more This paper explores the barriers and challenges to effective implementation of occupational health and safety regulation (OHS), and occupational exposure limits (OELs) in China in order to identify the lessons for social science scholars and activists. It finds that formal labour legislation, including occupational health and safety legislation is relatively extensive, but rarely effectively realised. This has partly been because of the pace of political and economic transformation in China. As a result, the soft infrastructure of skills and knowledge necessary for an active, effective and genuinely protective OHS system are inchoate, and often, as OHS awareness has grown, firms" owners have shifted production to rural or distant sites. Nevertheless there is evidence of growing awareness of the importance of OHS and occupational exposure limits in China, and the means by which working people can assist in its implementation, and resist dangerous safety practices, environments or working conditions. In recent years China"s productive capacity has burgeoned. So too has employment in the factories and worksites across the country. At the same time, however, so too have workplace accidents and work-related diseases. The estimated number of fatal workplace accidents in
Considerable evidence points to an increase in workplace bullying, in large part as a consequence... more Considerable evidence points to an increase in workplace bullying, in large part as a consequence of competitive pressures, the predominance of business values, and concomitantly, the declining legitimacy ascribed to fairness and social justice. This paper examines workplace bullying in the context of the recent employment relations legislation in Australia (WorkChoices). It is shown that the legislation will enhance and extend women's labour market disadvantage by shifting the employment relationship to the private sphere, together with informalisation of workplace relations, reduced access to formal procedures and reduced accountability and transparency. Moreover, overt government support of business wishes will enable managers and employers to condone or encourage bullying. In exploring these issues, the paper will draw on a 'Swiss Cheese' model, which highlights the factors which might enhance or prevent workplace bullying. Bullying behaviour involving grossly improper conduct, including racist and sexist vilification, is notoriously under-reported even in the workplace, and the undoubted fact that many victims seem unable or unwilling to take action, at least for a considerable period of time, shows that such responses are well within the range of ordinary human conduct, and we should not be altogether surprised when it occurs (Adams J: Naidu v Group 4 Securitas Pty Ltd & Anor [2005] NSWSC 618).
Higher penalties may apply, and higher damages may be awarded, for offences and infringements inv... more Higher penalties may apply, and higher damages may be awarded, for offences and infringements involving the conversion of material into digital or electronic form. Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong. represent the views of the University of Wollongong. Recommended Citation Recommended Citation Kelly, Diana J., Academic industrial relations in Australia: an historial overview, Doctor of Philosophy thesis,
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