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Why Workers Are Reluctant Learners: The Case of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Industry.

Authors :
Bratton, John A.
Source :
Journal of Workplace Learning. 2001 13(7-8):333-343.
Publication Year :
2001

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