This week we examined the history and role of labor unions as a collective response to work. In the 21st century, unions are developing transnational/global strategies. Based on what you have learned, is it beneficial for labor movements to become global? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a global labor movement? How beneficial are these projects? Will they help workers worldwide in low-wage service sectors?
For information on one international labor movement, “UNI Global Union,” go to the following website: http://www.uniglobalunion.org/. Check out a group called “United For a Fair Economy” and read about its ongoing projects to counteract economic inequalities at: http://www.faireconomy.org/issues.
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