Relations professionnelles, syndicalisme et conflits sociaux dans le capitalisme en République Démocratique du Congo

ASIANI, Freddy (2024): Relations professionnelles, syndicalisme et conflits sociaux dans le capitalisme en République Démocratique du Congo.

Abstract

This paper explores the dynamics of labor relations, trade unionism, and social conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the context of capitalism. Through a literature review and visual data, we analyze the challenges and opportunities faced by trade unions, the common types of social conflicts, and the impact of economic policies on labor relations. The results show that, despite a challenging environment, trade unions play a crucial role in defending workers’ rights. However, legislative reforms and better enforcement of labor laws are necessary to improve working conditions and reduce social conflicts.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• English Title: Professional relations, trade unionism, and social confllicts in capitalism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• Language: French
• Keywords: Labor relations, trade unionism, social conflicts, capitalism, Democratic Republic of the Congo, working conditions, labor regulation.
• Subjects: J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J5 - Labor-Management Relations, Trade Unions, and Collective Bargaining > J50 - General; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J5 - Labor-Management Relations, Trade Unions, and Collective Bargaining > J52 - Dispute Resolution: Strikes, Arbitration, and Mediation ; Collective Bargaining; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J5 - Labor-Management Relations, Trade Unions, and Collective Bargaining > J53 - Labor-Management Relations ; Industrial Jurisprudence; N - Economic History > N3 - Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy > N37 - Africa ; Oceania; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O5 - Economywide Country Studies > O55 - Africa

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