Voluntary cooperation between NGOs and corporations from the perspective of German trade unions – a micropolitical analysis
Journal
Organization & environment
ISSN
1086-0266
ISSN-Digital
1552-7417
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2018-04-20
Author(s)
Abstract
The article gives a micropolitical analysis of the position of German trade unions on voluntary agreements between nongovernmental organisation (NGOs) and corporations, mostly subsumed under the label CSR (corporate social responsibility). In the German system of industrial relations, trade unions have a hybrid character: On the one hand, they are part of the company through their members and especially through unionised works councils and share similar goals with the company. On the other hand, trade unions also merge political positions of society, keep an eye on companies’ actions, and share similar goals with NGOs. The micropolitical analysis of their positions towards voluntary agreements as well as their interaction raises general questions on how cooperation between firms and NGOs can secure decent working conditions and environmental protection.
Language
English
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Sage
Publisher place
London [u.a.]
Volume
31
Number
2
Start page
95
End page
112
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
250512