Teoria e prassi dei beni comuni: una primavera per il diritto e la rappresentanza del lavoro?

The article analyses, from the perspective of Polanyi’s double-movement, theoretical and practical implications of the commons’ theory for labour law and representation. The proposal of the commons challenges the pluralist conception of labour law and industrial relations. Beyond the theoretical analysis, the article discusses examples of collective action aimed to protect the commons, in relation to sustainable development of local communities, active citizenship and critical consumption. The conclusion is that the commons perspective might be regarded as a revitalization factor for labour law and representation.