Organizational Mechanism and Social Effects of the Collective Economy of Labor Services:A Case Study Based on S Village in Eastern Anhui
In the context of constrained opportunities for the expansion of rental and business-oriented collective economies,the labor service collective economy emerges as a novel trajectory for fostering the proliferation of a contemporary rural collective economic model.The illustrative case of S village in eastern Anhui Province demonstrates that,in alignment with the developmental policies of the local government and in response to the societal need to address rural unemployment and the market demands of enterprises and institutions,certain villagers'committees have financed and established various village-level labor service organizations.These entities have generated collective income by orchestrating localized labor services performed by low-income elderly individuals.The proficient functioning of the labor service collective economy can be attributed to the synergistic influence of multiple factors:the organizational leadership and village-level mobilization strategies,the mechanisms governing labor utilization and technological enhancement,and the adaptable management and oversight frameworks characterized by social familiarity.From a societal impact perspective,the growth of the labor service collective economy innovates re-employment avenues for underutilized agricultural labor,holds positive implications for the reassertion of the labor value of an aging demographic,mitigates the familial burdens associated with elderly care,and facilitates the reconstitution of village social structures.In an era marked by comprehensive rural revitalization efforts,the experiences of the case study villages offer practical insights for the development and expansion of a modern rural collective economic paradigm,underscoring the potential for community-led initiatives to drive sustainable rural development and social cohesion.
Collective Economy of Labor ServicesLabor Service Collective EconomyVillage Labor Service OrganizationsLand Transfer on a Large ScaleLow-income Elderly GroupsVillage Organization