Social media, the power of reputational damage and effective communications are powerful tools for trade union organising Across Europe trade union strength is diminishing. In many countries union membership is falling. Even where membership and collective bargaining appear robust this is mainly due to legal supports rather than unions’ retaining structural power. Sectoral agreements are being hollowed out and the … Continue reading →
8 June 2018 by Alex Wood
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Three lessons the labour movement must learn from the Fight for 15 at Walmart
Social media, the power of reputational damage and effective communications are powerful tools for trade union organising Across Europe trade union strength is diminishing. In many countries union membership is falling. Even where membership and collective bargaining appear robust this is mainly due to legal supports rather than unions’ retaining structural power. Sectoral agreements are being hollowed out and the … Continue reading →
8 June 2018 by Alex Wood
Categories: SPERI Comment | Tags: alex wood, labour rights, open democracy, our walmart, Trade Unions, USA, walmart | Leave a comment