... on these transitions. Findings Long-term paid employees, rather than those transitioning between employment types, are driving increased self-employment. Union membership appears more attractive post-crisis to paid employees, but disengagement from unions may be linked to transitions towards self-employment...

...”. Originality/value Exploration in a maritime context provides information of original value unavailable from other types of organizations. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Norway Marine transport Employees Globalization Social anthropology Industrial sociology A scratchy...