Digitalisation of the Economy and its Impact on Labour Markets

Abstract

In this paper, ETUI researcher Christophe Degryse gives an overview of the new possibilities opened up by the 4th industrial revolution and tackles some specific questions in relation to its effects on the labour market, including on the status of employees, on working conditions and on training. This Working Paper examines the role that trade unions can play in the digital economy and the main initiatives already proposed at European trade union level in this context.

Keywords: digitalisation; labour market; working conditions; training; trade union role; economic implication; employment