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Has globalization caused what is character Has globalization caused what
is characterized as a "race to the bottom," a downward convergence of
national labour standards, social policies, and regulations in order to
better compete in the global marketplace? - answer Globalization as
caused a race to the bottom. Develops countries are trading/competing
with manufacturers in under developed countries that provide cheap labor
w/ little concern regarding worker safety.
Is globalization a result of the "invisible hand" and, therefore, an
unavoidable, self-regulating process? Or is the inevitability of
globalization a myth propagated and legitimized by those who stand to
reap the rewards and those who wish to obscure the political agendas
behind it? - answer Globalization was unavoidable until it wasn't. The
appeal and ease in which it can now happen is what made it unavoidable.
This was done on purpose, especially when we consider the creation of
NAFTA and WTO. At this point in globalization, it has now become
inevitable and uncontrollable. It was legitimized by those who stand to
reap the rewards and they have done a successful job is obscuring the
political agenda from the public.
How has economic globalization affected Canadian workers? - answer
Higher imports means less need for production jobs in Canada which
results in job losses/high unemployment rates. A reduction in corporate
taxed by jurisdictions contributes to the race to the bottom and this
means that there is less money to invest in Canadian infrastructures,
social and environmental issues.
Globalization has also increased employer mobility which is used as a
threat against workers (threatening to close down plant and move
overseas). This makes workers more reluctant to stand up against capital.
, Do you agree that globalization is simply another strategy by capital to
maximize profitability at the expense of workers? Why or why not? -
answer It is agreed upon that globalization is a strategy by capital to
maximize profits as this is proven to be true by the actions of capital. Due
to the rise in neoliberal policies, profit has become more important than
workers rights and globalization causes a rise in neoliberalism on an
international level.
What are the key demographic changes that have affected the workforce?
- answer Due to increased rights regarding education and employment,
more women have entered the workforce. Increasingly minorities are a
key part of demographic changes due to a rise in immigration and a
change in the source countries of immigration. Older workers are retiring
later.
How do changing work arrangements and organizational structures pose
challenges to the practice of labour relations? - answer Current gov't
regulation and union strategies are based on the standard top-down
organization with workers who work full time at the work site. As work
arrangements and organizational structures change, union strategies will
have to evolve so they can effectively unionize non standard workers and
include them in the collective agreement. Legislation will need to expand
and adapt to these changes and include more regulation of non standard
workers.
What is precarious employment and why is it increasing? - answer Non-
standard employment (Temp, casual, part time). Increasing b/c attractive
to employers due to lower pay, no benefits, less chance of unionization
and easier to dismiss.
How have unions been responding to the emerging challenges of the
twenty-first century? - answer Unions have been slow to react to
changes. Organizing strategies are still heavily based on strategies used
to organize middle aged blue collar working men. There are many
nonstandard industries with high growth rates that have not been
unionized, though unions have started to slowly attempt this. The public
sector still leads in union density however growth remains stronger in the
private sector. Lobbying has been done on an international level but with
very little success.
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