Abstract
The aim of this virtual special issue is to reflect on a century of debates on the relationships between labour and technology in the International Labour Review. The recent wave of interest in sociotechnical change and its implications for the future of work has led numerous commentators to claim that we are on the brink of unprecedented and seismic change. This collection of articles has been selected to highlight a number of enduring themes and present their evolution over time, underlining the relevance of historical concerns to current debates. Fourteen articles published between 1925-2020 have been selected to provide a timely reflection on foundational debates which continue to resonate today.