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Why Workers Are Reluctant Learners: The Case of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Industry.
- Source :
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Journal of Workplace Learning . 2001 13(7-8):333-343. - Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- In the Canadian pulp/paper industry, management is focused on worker flexibility for productivity. Unions view workplace learning as a threat to job control and security. Although learning new skills enhances individual workers' flexibility and employability, collectively it weakens the union through job losses. (Contains 56 references.) (SK)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1366-5626
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 7-8
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Workplace Learning
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ636518
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research<br />Speeches/Meeting Papers