Insights into Social Economy and Social Dialogue Research Outcomes
Research outcomes from the Mesmer+ project at HIVA KU Leuven reveal misalignments in social dialogue inclusiveness, challenges faced by social economy entities, and the role of employers in the social economy. Recommendations include enhancing the role of social economy employers and promoting inclusive dialogue within social dialogue institutions.
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Research Outcomes HIVA KU Leuven / February 26, 2024
Social Economy and Social Dialogue in 9 Countries Results of the Mesmer+ Project
MESMER+ Introduction & Research Questions RQ1. How inclusive are social dialogue institutions towards social economy players? RQ2. How are social economy players having their voice heard within national industrial relations systems? Social Dialogue Social Economy
Misalignments Social dialogue inclusiveness Weak social dialogue Innovations at the workplace Activism and social mission beyond workers/employers dynamics Blurred lines between workers and employers sides Statutes vs. Activities
Organising social economy entities into social economy representative organisations Uniting micro and small entities Unclear division of competences Division of work between public administrations and departments Multilevel institutions (BE, ES) Transitioning to structured interest organisations poses challenges (BE, MK, PL, ES) Fragmentation of SE representation Lack of professionalisation -Capacity-building - Expertise - Internal democracy Impeding collective voices in policy discussions Need for: - Resources (PL) - Cooperation/partnerships (SE)
Social economy and the employer role Challenges in Embracing Employer Role: Absence of representation of social economy employers' organisations in social dialogue Struggles in reconciling social values with managerial responsibilities Addressing conflicts like wage disputes and volunteer compensation Complications in Taking up Employer Role: Risk of being overlooked and neglected in consultation processes Exclusion from legislative consultations leading to oversight in laws Recommendations: Structured and empowered social economy employers organizations facilitate fluid dialogue with unions Enhancing the role of social economy employers as democratic employers is recommended Diversified representation enriches discourse within social dialogue system
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