Original scientific paper
On the Relationship Between the Strike as Social Conflict and Self-Management as Social System
Neca Jovanov
; Vijeće Saveza sindikata Jugoslavije, Beograd
Abstract
In the first part of his work the author analyzes the system of contradictory circumstances that basically influence upon the phenomenon of strikes in (Yugoslav) socialist society. Herby, he particularly insists upon the actual neglecting of working class in the decision-making centers of various levels — from enterprises to the highest state bodies. The author reveals the discrepancy between such conditions and the proclaimed principles of working class as ruling social stratum. He also refers to an inadequate goal-orientation of work in Communist Party and Trade Union.
The second part of the article deals with the analysis of some more significant features of the strikes that took place in Yugoslavia in the period between 1958 and 1969. Jovanov indicates that the strikes first appeared (and they still occur more often) in more developed industrial parts of Yugoslavia, but also, as a rule, in unprivileged economic branches and in the enterprises with low wages. Data on both duration of some strikes, and the number and the social structure of the participants are also dealt with in this article. On he basis of the interview he author speaks about causes and motives of strikes; resolving the main conflict in strike; the efficacy of strikes, and also about relation of Trade Union Management to the actual phenomena of strikes.
Finally, in the third part, the author summarizes his analysis claiming that the general causes of strikes in Yugoslavia are the following: varying power affecting the decisions on the question essential for the position of particular social groups; inadequate criteria for participation in income distribution, and finally, the portion of the participation, i. e. the amount of income. The author’s final conclusion is that the more consistent accomplishment of self-management will abolish the phenomenon of strike as class conflict.
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Hrčak ID:
156503
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Publication date:
30.6.1973.
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