The collective voice of unions and workplace training in Italy: New insights from mixed methods |
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Authors: | Fabio Berton Anna Carreri Francesco Devicienti Andrea Ricci |
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Institution: | 1. University of Turin, CIRET, IZA and LABORatorio R. Revelli, Torino, Italy;2. University of Verona and University of Hasselt, Verona, Italy;3. University of Turin, Collegio Carlo Alberto, IZA and LABORatorio R. Revelli, Torino, Italy;4. National Institute for Public Policy Analysis - INAPP, Roma, Italy |
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Abstract: | Using a three-phase approach that combines quantitative (pooled OLS, fixed effects and IV) with qualitative (semi-structured interviews) analyses, we find that in Italy, workplace unions are more likely to enhance training when they sign a firm-level agreement and when they can get access to external funds for financing. We also identify three channels: what we call a ‘maturation effect’, double-track communication and watch-dog function. We argue that these results are consistent with the idea that the impact of workplace unions on training depends on the empowerment of its collective voice within an institutional framework that does not fit either of the standard models provided by collective and liberal market economies. |
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