Decent work, fair globalisation and the dreadful ‘j’ word
By: Baxi, Upendra
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BookPublisher: The Indian Journal of Labour Economics Description: 67(2), Apr-Jun, 2024: p.317-328.Subject(s): Economics, Decent Work, Fair Globalisation, Jobs, Labour Rights, Employment, International Labour Organization (ILO), Social Justice, Economic Policy, Global Governance
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The Indian Journal of Labour EconomicsSummary: This article explores the interlinked challenges of decent work and fair globalization, focusing on the persistent anxieties surrounding the “dreadful ‘J’ word”—jobs. Globalization has created opportunities for growth and integration, yet it has also intensified inequalities, precarious employment, and insecurity in labour markets. The study situates decent work as a central pillar of sustainable globalization, emphasizing the need for policies that balance competitiveness with social justice. Drawing on international labour debates, the paper highlights how employment remains the most pressing concern for workers, governments, and institutions, underscoring the importance of inclusive growth strategies. By analyzing the role of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and global governance frameworks, the article argues that fair globalization must prioritize job creation, workers’ rights, and equitable distribution of benefits. Ultimately, the “dreadful ‘J’ word” symbolizes both the promise and the peril of globalization, demanding renewed commitment to decent work as a universal human aspiration. Long before the term “decent work” became widely recognised, V.V. Giri, B.R. Ambedkar and others emphasised its importance. Work that traps people in bondage or poverty or exposes them to hazards, discrimination or insecurity, prevents individuals and the economies they contribute to from advancing and reaching their full potential. Today, as newer forms of work such as gig work and platform work emerge, it is essential for the law to continuously evolve to protect the interests of all workers. Law without justice is incomplete. Various agencies, including the legal system, the state, enforcement authorities, the civil society, among others, must work together to deliver justice to the broader population, principally the weak and disempowered. In a world where inequality is rising dramatically, justice must not elude the people.- Reproduced
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41027-024-00502-8
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This article explores the interlinked challenges of decent work and fair globalization, focusing on the persistent anxieties surrounding the “dreadful ‘J’ word”—jobs. Globalization has created opportunities for growth and integration, yet it has also intensified inequalities, precarious employment, and insecurity in labour markets. The study situates decent work as a central pillar of sustainable globalization, emphasizing the need for policies that balance competitiveness with social justice. Drawing on international labour debates, the paper highlights how employment remains the most pressing concern for workers, governments, and institutions, underscoring the importance of inclusive growth strategies. By analyzing the role of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and global governance frameworks, the article argues that fair globalization must prioritize job creation, workers’ rights, and equitable distribution of benefits. Ultimately, the “dreadful ‘J’ word” symbolizes both the promise and the peril of globalization, demanding renewed commitment to decent work as a universal human aspiration. Long before the term “decent work” became widely recognised, V.V. Giri, B.R. Ambedkar and others emphasised its importance. Work that traps people in bondage or poverty or exposes them to hazards, discrimination or insecurity, prevents individuals and the economies they contribute to from advancing and reaching their full potential. Today, as newer forms of work such as gig work and platform work emerge, it is essential for the law to continuously evolve to protect the interests of all workers. Law without justice is incomplete. Various agencies, including the legal system, the state, enforcement authorities, the civil society, among others, must work together to deliver justice to the broader population, principally the weak and disempowered. In a world where inequality is rising dramatically, justice must not elude the people.- Reproduced
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41027-024-00502-8
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