What is the meaning of contractualization?

Answer 1

Contractualization is the replacing of regular workers with temporary workers who receive lower wages with no or less benefits. These temporary workers are also known as sometimes called contractuals, trainees, apprentices, helpers, casuals, piece raters, agency-hired, and project employees, among others. They do the work of regular workers for a specified and limited period of time, usually less than six months. The work they do is "desirable and necessary" for the company's survival, but they never become regular employees even if they get rehired repeatedly under new contracts.