What’s Work Got to Do with It? How Precarity Influences Radical Party Support in France and the Netherlands

The rising support for radical parties in Europe has triggered a new interest in the political sociology of voting and how voters with socio-economic insecurity are moving away from establishment politics. In this article, we apply Standing’s concept of ‘precarity’ to capture insecurity among ordinary voters and thereby expand the individual socio-economic explanations behind the vote for radical populist right (RPR) and radical left (RL) parties. We develop a multidimensional measure of precarity to capture subjective labour market insecurity in its different manifestations. The article examines the influence of precarity on voting in two countries – France and the Netherlands – that, in the 2017 elections, saw the culmination of a decline in support for establishment parties and a rise in support for both RPR and RL parties. We use panels of voters collected during these elections through online Voting Advice Applications, weighted against national census benchmarks. We identify and assess the role of two dimensions of precarity: ‘precarity of tenure’ and ‘precarity at work’. We find that in both France and the Netherlands precarity is, overall, negatively correlated with voting for established parties and positively correlated with voting for RPR and RL parties. Furthermore, our investigation shows that ‘precarity at work’ is more significant in explaining voting support than the more widely investigated ‘precarity of tenure’. Our results stress the importance of assessing how subjective work insecurity explains voting and support for RPR and RL parties.

The Effect of Job Insecurity on Innovative Work Behavior through Organizational Commitment in UFO Elektronika Employees

UFO Elektronika is a brand used by PT Damai Sejahtera Abadi, company engaged in furniture and electronic retail, which was founded in 2003. This study aims to determine and explain the effect of job insecurity on innovative work behavior with organizational commitment as an intervening variable on UFO Elektronika employees. This is a quantitative study with a sample of 41 employees using the saturated sampling technique. The statistical analysis used SEM-PLS with SmartPLS 3 software. The results explained that job insecurity has a negative significant effect on organizational commitment, job insecurity has a negative significant effect on innovative work behavior, organizational commitment has a positive significant effect on innovative work behavior, and organizational commitment are able to mediate the relationship between job insecurity and innovative work behavior. The implementation of research that can be applied to companies is the creation of a suggestion box that can be filled in by employees to report conditions in the workplace to minimize work insecurity caused by several factors and communicate problem solving together, compile an organizational culture to strengthen the bonds of value, company values for employees, and rewarding employees who are active in proposing innovative ideas for the success of the company.

The ethnicised hustle: Narratives of enterprise and postfeminism among young migrant women

Discourses of hustling are ever-present in a global, capitalist society in which, among other reforms, notions of time are compressed and intensified and neoliberalism is operationalised as a form of affective self-governance. Global brand campaigns like Nike’s ‘Rise and Grind’ want consumers to believe that hard work and persistence produces individual exceptionalism. Young people working in technology, cultural and creative industries in urban cities ‘never stop hustling – one never exits a kind of work rapture, in which the chief purpose of exercising or attending a concert is to get inspiration that leads back to the desk’ . This is the latest iteration of a corporatised vision of the hustle that seeks to glamourise exploitative working conditions, creating a culture where overwork and an obsession with being productive is the norm. This article considers how these discourses come into contact with localised migrant understandings of ‘the hustle’: an orientation to work rooted in the legacy of ethnic entrepreneurship. Drawing on a qualitative study with creative and cultural workers of ethnic minority backgrounds in Australia, the article explores their motivations to pursue creative vocational pathways in spite of structural challenges. While creative and cultural workers are heralded as model entrepreneurial subjects for their highly autonomous and flexible work patterns, here I draw on narratives about work and creative expression to suggest that the experiences of racialised young women lead to new possibilities for a race critical analysis of postfeminist, neoliberal discourses of entrepreneurship. By exploring how precarity and work insecurity is negotiated in the context of racialised young women’s lives, I ask what the implications are for minority young women who buy into the neoliberal values of individual exceptionalism and the myths of meritocracy while remaining embedded in their local communities.

Change and Continuity in Precariousness: Labour Market Policy, Gendered Pathways and COVID-19 Crisis

The paper employs a theoretically grounded analysis on precarious employment interrelated with gender-based inequalities and labour market changes in the recent COVID-19 outbreak. The concept of precariousness involves a complex understanding of the insecurity of continuous employment on both institutional and individual level. While the post-Fordist society marked radical changes in the labour market, recent neoliberal policies created new vulnerable groups that experience insecurity, the blocking of professional opportunities and insufficient income over time. This article builds on the idea that the 'stable' and 'flexible' labour market normalized the work insecurity in the context of the economic crises and led to precariousness. Work-related insecurity occurs in a gender-segregated labour market. For the exploration of ongoing processes of the precarization phenomenon, this article focuses on the connection between multidimensional concepts covering the economic, social and psychological consequences of labour insecurity. First, the paper aims to discuss a theory-based conceptualisation of precariousness understood as a multidimensional phenomenon in research literature. Second, the paper includes secondary empirical data on precarious employment, absence from work and COVID impact on gender-segregated labour market at the EU level from Eurostat (2020), EIGE (2020), ILO (2020) and Eurofound (2021). Finally, the results problematises existing approaches on precarious employment and gender inequalities in the context of labour market changes of the COVID-19 crisis. Keywords: precariousness; COVID-19 outbreak; gender roles; labour market; absence of work. ●●●●● Articolul cuprinde o analiză fundamentată asupra ocupării precare, în conexiune cu inegalitățile de gen și schimbările apărute pe piața muncii în contextul pandemiei de COVID-19. Conceptul de ”precaritate” implică, în prezenta analiză, o înțelegere complexă asupra nesiguranței ocupării pe termen lung, atât la nivel instituțional, cât și individual. Contextul societal al perioadei post-fordiste a marcat schimbări radicale pe piața muncii prin politici neoliberale și a condus la crearea de grupuri vulnerabile care experimentează nesiguranța ocupării, lipsa oportunităților profesionale pe termenlung și venituri insuficiente. Acest articol este construit în jurul ideilor neoliberale conform cărora piața muncii „stabile” și „flexibile” a normalizat nesiguranța ocupării îndeosebi în contextul crizelor economice și a condus la căderea în precaritate. Insecuritatea ocupării apare pe o piață a muncii care este segregată pe considerente de gen. Pentru explorarea proceselor implicate în fenomenul de precarizare a ocupării, acest articol se concentrează pe legătura dintre conceptele teoretice multidimensionale care acoperă consecințele insecurității muncii la nivel economic, social și psihologic. În primul rând, articolul își propune o analiză conceptuală bazată pe teorii ale precarității din literatura științifică. În al doilea rând, articolul include o analiză secondară de date empirice privind indicatori ai ocupării precare, absenței de la locul de muncă și impactul COVID asupra pieței muncii segregate pe considerente de gen, la nivelul UE. Datele prezentate sunt din Eurostat (2020), EIGE (2020), ILO (2020) și Eurofound (2021). În cele din urmă, rezultatele problematizează abordările teoretice recente privind ocuparea precară și inegalitățile de gen în contextul schimbărilor apărute pe piața forței de muncă în contextul crizei de COVID-19. Cuvinte-cheie: precaritate; pandemia COVID-19; roluri de gen; piatamuncii; absențade la locul de muncă.

Pengaruh stres kerja dan ketidakamanan kerja terhadap turnover intention pada the lerina hotel nusa dua bali

Based of the research by the increasing problem of turnover intention at The Lerina Hotel Nusa Dua, Bali. Variables that caused of increased turnover intention are variables of work stress and work insecurity. The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of job stress and job insecurity on turnover intention at The Lerina Hotel Nusa Dua Bali, and to determine the effect job stress and job insecurity on turnover intention. Techniques data collection by observation, interviews, questionnaires, documentation, and literature studies. While the sampling technique is saturated sample with a number of respondents of 50 people. This research using descriptive qualitative and quantitative technique consisting of a likert scale, validity test and reliability test, classic assumption test, correlation test, multiple linear regression analysis, t test, F test, and determination test. The results shows that Fcount (39,020)> Ftable (3.20) with a sig value of 0,000 or <? (0,05). This shows that job stress variables (X1) and job insecurity (X2) simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on turnover intention (Y) at The Lerina Hotel Nusa Dua. The t-test or partial results show that job stress has a total influence of 2,566 with a significance level of 0.014 <0.05 and job insecurity has an influence of 5,849 with a significance level of 0,000 <0.05 which means that job stress and job insecurity have a positive and significant effect on employee turnover intention in The Lerina Hotel Nusa Dua. Furthermore, the results of the determination test showed that the effect of job stress and job insecurity on turnover intention was 62.4% and the remaining 37.6% was influenced by other factors not included in this study. Key Word : Job Stress, Job Insecurity, Turnover Intention, and The Lerina Hotel Nusa Dua Bali

Decisões da Justiça do Trabalho sobre demandas no campo da enfermagem

Objetivo: analisar as decisões do judiciário trabalhista relacionado às demandas apresentadas pelas trabalhadoras da enfermagem. Metodologia: pesquisa qualitativa que utilizou o método documental. Para análise dos dados foi utilizada metodologia da análise das decisões. Resultados: foram analisadas 22 sentenças e encontradas as seguintes tipologias de precarização: Vulnerabilidades das formas de inserção e no trabalho; Intensificação do trabalho; Insegurança e saúde no trabalho; e Condenação e descarte do direito do trabalho. Discussão: as sentenças revelam que as trabalhadoras são atingidas pela precarização do trabalho através de vínculos precarizados, violência no trabalho, flexibilização, extensão e intensidade da jornada, acúmulo de funções, exposição em ambientes insalubres. Conclusão: A análise das sentenças revela que a precarização do trabalho está difundida no campo da enfermagem. Contudo, mediante o cenário de trabalho precarizado, considera-se ainda baixo o quantitativo de trabalhadoras que recorrem à Justiça do Trabalho, o que indica falta de conhecimento sobre direitos trabalhistas ou medo em recorrer a estes.Descritores: Enfermagem; Legislação Trabalhista; Recursos Humanos de Enfermagem; Profissionais de Enfermagem. Objective: To analyze the decisions of the labor judiciary related to the demands presented by nursing workers. Methodology: qualitative research that used the documentary method. For data analysis, the decision analysis methodology was used. Results: 22 sentences were analyzed. The types of precariousness found were Vulnerabilities of Forms of Insertion and Work, Intensification of Work, Insecurity and Health at Work, and Condemnation and Dismissal of Labor Law. Conclusion: The analysis of sentences reveals that the precariousness of work is widespread in the nursing field. However, due to the precarious work scenario, the number of female workers who resort to the Labor Court is still low, which indicates lack of knowledge about labor rights or fear of resorting to them. Descriptors: Nursing; Legislation, Labor; Nursing Staff; Nurse Practitioners. Objetivo: analizar las decisiones del poder judicial laboral relacionadas con las demandas presentadas por los trabajadores de enfermería. Metodología: investigación cualitativa que utilizó el método documental. Para el análisis de datos, se utilizó la metodología de análisis de decisión. Resultados: se analizaron 22 oraciones. Los tipos de precariedad encontrados fueron Vulnerabilidades de las formas de inserción y trabajo, intensificación del trabajo, inseguridad y salud en el trabajo, y condena y despido de la legislación laboral. Resultados: Las oraciones revelan que los trabajadores se ven afectados por el trabajo precario a través de vínculos precarios, violencia en el trabajo, flexibilidad, extensión e intensidad del viaje, acumulación de funciones, exposición en entornos poco saludables. Conclusión: el análisis de oraciones revela que la precariedad del trabajo está muy extendida en el campo de la enfermería. Sin embargo, debido al precario escenario laboral, el número de trabajadoras que recurren al Tribunal de Trabajo sigue siendo bajo, lo que indica falta de conocimiento sobre los derechos laborales o temor a recurrir a ellos. Descriptores: Enfermería; Legislación laboral; Recursos humanos de enfermería; Profesionales de enfermería.

PENGARUH JOB INSECURITY, BUDAYA ORGANISASI, DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KOMITMEN ORGANISASIONAL

Organizational commitment is an attitude that reflects employee loyalty to the organization, and an ongoing process in which employees express their concern for the organization, success, and prosperity. The purpose of this study is to explain the effect of job insecurity, organizational culture, and work environment on organizational commitment. This research was conducted at Artha Agung Resort and Restaurant, Jl. Raya Besakih, Menanga, Karangasem with a quantitative approach in the form of associative. The sample technique used is the saturated sample technique and the data collection method using a survey approach with a questionnaire method that is measured using a Likert scale. A sample of 31 employees. Multiple linear regression analysis technique. Based on the results of this study indicate that job insecurity has a significant negative effect on organizational commitment, and organizational culture, and the work environment has a significant positive effect on organizational commitment. Keywords: Work Insecurity, Organizational Culture, Work Environment, Organizational Commitment

The Precarious Work of English Language Teaching in Canada

This article draws from the concept of precarious employment to better understand the working conditions of teachers of adult English as an additional language (EAL) learners in Canada. I examine previously published research on the employment situations of this group of educators, drawing from data that have been gathered using interviews and surveys with teachers of adult English language and literacy learners over the past two decades. The findings of the review suggest that precarious employment in the form of part-time and temporary work, low wages, unpaid work hours, and multiple job holding is pervasive in this sector and that such conditions have persisted for decades. I propose that approaches developed in labour studies can assist in generating a better understanding of the ways that work insecurity affects these teachers’ lives and pedagogical practices and suggest directions for further research into the intersections of working conditions and quality of education in this field. In particular, I suggest that precarious employment is produced by language and immigration policy frameworks and funding models and is linked to teacher and student identities. The article concludes by considering ways in which stakeholders can challenge employment insecurity and its associated precarity. Cet article fait appel au concept de la précarité de l’emploi pour mieux faire comprendre les conditions de travail des professeurs d’anglais langue additionnelle (EAL) pour adultes au Canada. J’y jette un regard sur les recherches déjà publiées sur la situation de ce groupe d’éducatrices et d’éducateurs en matière d’emploi en m’appuyant sur des données obtenues dans le cadre d’entrevues et de sondages réalisés au cours des deux dernières décennies auprès de professeurs d’anglais langue seconde pour adultes et d’étudiantes et étudiants en alphabétisation. Les conclusions de cet examen indiquent que la précarité de l’emploi, qu’elle se décline sous forme de travail à temps partiel ou temporaire, de faibles salaires, d’heures de travail non rémunérées ou de cumul d’emplois, est omniprésente dans ce secteur, et que ce sont là des conditions qui persistent depuis des décennies. Je mets en avant que les approches développées dans le domaine des relations de travail peuvent nous aider à mieux comprendre les façons dont une telle insécurité d’emploi affecte la vie et les pratiques pédagogiques de ces enseignantes et enseignants, et ce, en suggérant des orientations pour des recherches plus poussées sur les points de rencontre entre les conditions de travail et la qualité de l’enseignement dans ce domaine. Je suggère en particulier que la précarité de l’emploi est le résultat des cadres de politique et des modes de financement en matière de langue et d’immigration et qu’elle est liée aux identités des enseignants et des étudiants. L’article se termine sur un examen des façons dont les intervenants peuvent remettre en cause l’insécurité d’emploi et la précarité qui lui est associée.

Conversations About Financial Issues in Routine Oncology Practices: A Multicenter Study

PURPOSE: To describe the frequency, content, dynamics, and patterns of cost conversations in academic medical oncology across tumor types. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We reviewed 529 audio recordings between May 3, 2012, to September 23, 2014, from a prospective three-site communication study in which patients at any stage of management for any solid tumor malignancy were seen in routine oncology appointments. Recordings were deidentified, transcribed, and flagged for any mention of cost. We coded encounters and used qualitative thematic analysis. RESULTS: Financial issues were discussed in 151 (28%) of 529 recordings. Conversations lasted shorter than 2 minutes on average. Patients/caregivers raised a majority of discussions (106 of 151), and 40% of cost concerns raised by patients/caregivers were not verbally acknowledged by clinicians. Social service referrals were made only six times. Themes from content analysis were related to insurance eligibility/process, work insecurity, cost of drugs, cost used as tool to influence medical decision making, health care–specific costs, and basic needs. Financial concerns influenced oncology work processes via test or medication coverage denials, creating paperwork for clinicians, potentially influencing patient involvement in trials, and leading to medication self-rationing or similar behaviors. Typically, financial concerns were associated with negative emotions. CONCLUSION: Financial issues were raised in approximately one in four academic oncology visits. These brief conversations were usually initiated by patients/caregivers, went frequently unaddressed by clinicians, and seemed to influence medical decision making and work processes and contribute to distress. Themes identified shed light on the kinds of gaps that must be addressed to help patients with cancer cope with the rising cost of care.