Lessons from South Africa: unions, democracy and economic liberalization

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The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), though it represented the most progressive and powerful of of union movement in the world in the 1980s, in the 1990s has been on the defensive because of political changes it helped to bring about. Its ally, the African National Congress (ANC) now controls the government of the country, and new means of political engagement which use both support and opposition have had to be embraced. The AND government is promoting a more liberalized economy to reintegrate with the world. A compromise is needed.

South Africa, Social aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Economic policy, Political aspects, Economic development, Political parties, Privatization, Privatization (Business), Labor policy, International trade regulation, African National Congress

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How Teamsters took the UPS strike overseas

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The international effects of the Teamsters' strike against UPS is examined. Topics include step-by-step strike methods utilized by the Teamsters, the impact of European strike activities, the contributions of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), and the future of the international labor movement.

United States, Methods, Labor relations, United Parcel Service of America Inc., Freight forwarders, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Labor movement, Unionization

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