Work in the Global Economy Journal

Work in the Global Economy promotes understanding of work, and connections to work, in all forms and dimensions. Publishing twice a year from 2021

[Work in the Global Economy Journal @wgejournal]

Join us for the webinar launch of our upcoming special issue on Braverman and #LabourProcessTheory!
Speakers include @pithompson1, Sarah Nies, Lu Zhang, James Steinhoff & @spvallas
Register for free https://t.co/iXwrTEBNM1
@ilpcnews #LabourProcess #LPT

[Work in the Global Economy Journal @wgejournal]

🎊 New year, new publication schedule! 🎆
We’re going up to 3 issues, meaning we’ll be able to bring you even more research on #LabourProcesses, #LabourMarkets, labour organising and labour reproduction
@ILPCnews @GGouzoulis @pithompson1

[Paul Thompson @pithompson1]

Reminder of the labour process webinar tomorrow. Should be a great event - nearly 200 already registered.

[Bristol Uni Press @BrisUniPress]

This year marks 50 years since Harry Braverman’s Labor and Monopoly Capital.

@wgejournal celebrates with a themed issue: Doing Labour Process Theory and Research 50 Years On.

Register for the webinar here (Nov 21, 04:30 PM): https://t.co/MKuneZpe9w

[Paul Thompson @pithompson1]

The LPT themed issue finally out in one place and free to access. And don't forget the webinar involving all the authors on 21st November.

[Work in the Global Economy Journal @wgejournal]

🚨Themed Issue alert🚨
‘#LabourProcessTheory 50 Years after Braverman’s Labor and Monopoly Capital’ is out now.
Read it for free this month! https://t.co/8HU00YKjN0 #LaborStudies
@pithompson1 @ILPCnews @GGouzoulis @spvallas @JulietSchor

[Work in the Global Economy Journal @wgejournal]

We're pleased to share that Work in the Global Economy has been included in @CharteredABS Academic Journal Guide! https://t.co/UF6bgnEpYd
@GGouzoulis @ilpcnews

[Paul Thompson @pithompson1]

This special issue and Webinar offer a great opportunity for a lively conversation on how we are doing labour process research 50 years after Braverman. To help this along all five articles and my Introduction have been made free to access.

[Work in the Global Economy Journal @wgejournal]

We also want to give our heartfelt thanks to Founding Editors Sian Moore and @KirstyNewsome. Their vision and dedication have been key to establishing WGE

[Work in the Global Economy Journal @wgejournal]

Join us in welcoming our new Editorial Team! 🎉@GGouzoulis, Jean Jenkins and Martin Krzywdzinski will take over as Co-Editors in Chief on 1 November

Learn more out the new team and their vision for the journal here https://t.co/XENuza2J6H

[Paul Thompson @pithompson1]

All the papers for an issue of @wgejournal on LPT 50 years after Braverman & Labor & Monopoly Capital are now on early view. The lead article from CHRIS Smith & myself is, we believe, the most comprehensive account of contemporary theory and research,
https://t.co/fmoLh7IxoM

[Natalie Sedacca @nataliesedacca]

New open access article on the role of labour intermediaries in childcare work: via qualitiative research, @james_muldoon_ @apostopc and I compare the role of placement agencies and digital platforms and their impact on power dynamics and formalisation https://t.co/qHF6R3hSsM

[RC44 Labour Movements @LabourRc44]

The deadline to submit abstracts to @isa_sociology 5th ISA Forum in Rabat, Morocco, 6-11 July 2025, closes on 15 October... that's barely 3 weeks away!! Want to submit an abstract at one of our sessions? Please see info here: https://t.co/SLx2Xsd4h9 #workersrights #unions #labor

[Agathonia Media @ResisdanceFM]

"Expansion of the platform economy has given rise to a paradox in the literature...: Given capital’s imposition of algorithmic controls, why do so many platform workers express support and appreciation for gig work, viewing it as enhancing their autonomy?" https://t.co/3V7FMUjciM

[Work in the Global Economy Journal @wgejournal]

New paper from Lu Zhang of @TempleSoc:
#LabourProcess theory and research on the changing nature of work and employment in China
https://t.co/pgWsHTgpq2
#LabourStudies

[Rafael Grohmann @grohmann_rafael]

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to work with us in our Creative Labour and Critical Futures (CLCF) project at the University of Toronto.

Deadline for application: Sep 20

Details here:
https://t.co/ILgxJZr3iT

[Work in the Global Economy Journal @wgejournal]

🌟Free ones to watch collection🌟
Read articles that are having an early impact in academia and beyond this month
https://t.co/bLJIEkiPwW @st_schmalz

[Work in the Global Economy Journal @wgejournal]

Studying the sociology of work and employment? Make sure to check out Work in the Global Economy https://t.co/pUZU14OUAu
#ESAPorto2024

[Stephanie Steinmetz @stephsteinmetz]

📢PhD Job alert!
Join me for my ERC project on "Improving Female Migrants’ Labour Market Positioning" (PROFEM).
I offer two PhD positions at the University of Lausanne.
Deadline: 23.09.24 / Start: Nov 2024
More info: https://t.co/5ofwUBhEE9

[Bristol University Press Journals @BUP_Journals]

We’re so happy to see you all bright and early for #ESAPorto24! We’ve been busy since the last conf. Stop by our stand to learn more about our new journals and grab a free sample copies
@GSC_Journal @JnlGlobalAgeing @GendrJustJrnl