labour

THE BRAVE NEW WORLD OF WORK

Submitted by Armin Medosch on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 13:45

This text is a first draft, trying to identify key topics for an inquiry into the new organisation of labour. It starts with a historic analysis and then explores the notion of Post-Fordism.Specific sections are devoted to cognitive capitalism, the creative industries, informational capitalism and the split between manual and mental labour. It ends with a modest proposal for an alternative path of development.

Review: Labor and Monopoly Capital. The Degradation of Work in the Twentieth Century, by Harry Braverman

Submitted by Armin Medosch on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 09:51
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This excellent book by Harry Braverman revolves around the main thesis, that labour in the 20th century has become 'degraded'. The combined effects of mechanization, scientific management and other control techniques allowed management to wrest control from workers and enforce, under ever changing circumstances, alienating practices onto workers across all industries, including office and service jobs.

Tales from the Flexitariat: the sadness of the scientific lamp maker

Submitted by doll_yoko on Wed, 08/06/2008 - 08:03
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My current flexi-job in the Land of Cog involves research on an arts project. It's a good gig – my colleagues/managers are old friends, the hourly rate is better than normal here (AUS $27 per hour), and the work interesting. The core of my work is interviewing artists and tradespeople who have been partnered in a professional exchange project.


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