Political Spillovers of Worker Representation: With or Without Workplace Democracy?

Uwe Jirjahn

No 1568, GLO Discussion Paper Series from Global Labor Organization (GLO)

Abstract: A series of studies show that unions and works councils have an influence on workers' political activities and attitudes. However, at issue are the transmission channels through which worker representation impacts workers' political activities and attitudes. This article discusses from a theoretical and empirical viewpoint whether the influence of worker representation reflects increased workplace democracy. The article also discusses possible policy implications.

Keywords: Trade Unions; Works Councils; Political Engagement; Party Preferences; Democratic Leadership; Autocratic Leadership (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D70 J51 J53 K31 O35 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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Working Paper: Political Spillovers of Worker Representation: With or Without Workplace Democracy? (2025)
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