One of the main challenges in labour relations in Europe is the ongoing decentralisation of collective bargaining from national and sectoral levels to company levels. Decentralisation might be an answer to business needs in competitiveness and organisational flexibility. However, it risks...

The original essays in this book have been written by a number of leading international experts in the field of labour market studies to honour the intellectual contribution and lifetime achievement of Günther Schmid.

The Dawn of a New Common -- Covidspiracy: Old Wine in New Barrels? -- Do Not Pass Up the Opportunity! -- Internet Access as an Essential Social Good -- In-Work Poverty in Times of COVID-19 -- Being a Collective Jeremiah -- COVID-19 and the Secular Theodicy -- Online Proctoring Put to the Test --...