The transition behaviour of self-employed in the UK and the role of unionisation during 2008 economic downturn
Purpose This study aims to examine the transitions of workers between paid employment and self-employment before and after the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the drivers behind increased self-employment in the UK and the role of trade union membership in these transitions. Design/methodology/app...
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2025
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10725/17576 https://doi.org/10.1108/JMH-09-2024-0137 http://libraries.lau.edu.lb/research/laur/terms-of-use/articles.php https://www.emerald.com/jmh/article/doi/10.1108/JMH-09-2024-0137/1253732/The-transition-behaviour-of-self-employed-in-the |
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| Summary: | Purpose This study aims to examine the transitions of workers between paid employment and self-employment before and after the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the drivers behind increased self-employment in the UK and the role of trade union membership in these transitions. Design/methodology/approach Using a long-running panel data set, the labour market is divided into three groups: sustained self-employed, always employed and those who transition between the two. The framework assesses the influence of union membership on these transitions. Findings Long-term paid employees, rather than those transitioning between employment types, are driving increased self-employment. Union membership appears more attractive post-crisis to paid employees, but disengagement from unions may be linked to transitions towards self-employment. Originality/value This research highlights the nuanced role of trade unions in employment transitions and contributes to understanding labour market dynamics post-financial crisis in the UK. |
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