The Transformation of Vauxhall-Ellesmere Port, 1989 – 2001: an analysis of the UK automotive industry

The detailed UK case study analyses the transformation of General Motors' Vauxhall Ellesmere Port assembly plant between 1989 and 2001, focussing on the contested transition from Fordist and Taylorist production to Lean Production. Plant management and trade unions, through contested negotiations, were the main actors shaping the simultaneous technical, social, and cultural transformation of the plant.

State ownership, trade unions and green transition: an analysis of the Polish coal industry

In this cycle of blog entries we commence to encapsulate main findings within the D2.2 - historical case study analyses as a part of the WP2. Specifically, we examined the impact of social dialogue on local actors’ responses to transformative processes shaping the world of work.

National case studies: the case of Norway

Norway combines substantial natural resources, a robust welfare state, and well-established social partnership institutions. These institutions include comparatively high union and employer organization rates, extensive collective bargaining coverage, and a highly organized collective bargaining model.

Transforming Work and Industry in Finland

Finland is undergoing a profound economic transformation. How are these changes affecting the labor market, trade unions, and the social welfare model?

Cardiff workshops

EGRUiEN teams came together in Cardiff for two days of collaboration, discussion, and new insights.

EGRUiEN researchers share insights on AI, green transition, and the future of work

Participation in international events helps bridge research, policy, and practice.

Case of Austria: Coordinated market economy

This time, we turn our attention to Austria – a country where cooperation between the government, employers, and trade unions is deeply rooted.

National case studies: Case of Estonia

Fragile labour market and the tension between Estonia’s celebrated innovation narrative and the persistent inequalities and vulnerabilities

National case studies: Case of Italy

From an agriculture-based economy to services

National case studies: Case of Poland

In this entry we present the main findings on the historical case study of Poland

Expert Workshop on the Employment Dimension of the Green Economy

EGRUiEN researchers Fabio Landini and Marta Fana took part in the workshops on The Employment Dimension of the Green Economy: Assessment, New Metrics, and Evidence on Green Jobs in the EU

Studying the energy sector in times of twin transition

Energy sector as a laboratory for understanding how the twin transition is transforming the world of work

The automotive sector in the EGRUiEN project

Industry at the heart of a twin transition: shifting from combustion engines to electromobility while implementing new digital technologies.

Transport on demand during the transition

Currently one of the most dynamic and, at the same time, one of the most crisis-hit service industries in Europe.

1st Early Career Network (ECN) Seminar

Care sector in times of transition

In the face of growing digital and green transformations, not all sectors experience disruption in the same way. In some, like care services, social dialogue can help manage the transition, however, this potential is challenged by the sector’s generally weak worker representation.

Reading recommendation

Few publications that may provide important theoretical inspiration for those interested in green and digital transition.

EGRUiEN Scientific Expert Advisory Board appointed

The Board will provide scientific oversight and expert guidance throughout the duration of the project.