The story of steel maps the job future for car workers

Authors

Christopher Gibson, University of WollongongFollow
Andrew Warren, University of New EnglandFollow

RIS ID

91670

Publication Details

Gibson, C. & Warren, A. (2014). The story of steel maps the job future for car workers. The Conversation, 14 February 1-3.

Link to publisher version (URL)

http://theconversation.com

Abstract

Prime Minister Tony Abbott is right when he describes Australia’s car industry workers as “highly skilled people, adaptable people”. He has also been saying this week that the departure of Toyota and Holden creates an opportunity for automotive workers to transition from “good jobs to better jobs”.