Trade union rights in the twenty-first century

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This article discusses the need for the U.S., the EU and other industrial countries to comply and/or ratify international labor standards. The author argues that stronger labor unions are necessary to advance workers rights, the rights of the poor, and to rein in global corporations that violate these rights and freedoms.

European Union, Social policy, Industrialized countries, Employee rights, Industrial nations

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United Auto Worker-new wave negotiators

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The United Automobile Workers Union (UAW) has obtained new labor contracts which focus on strong employee benefits, and job security. The impact of current economic expansion on employment, and the UAW's ability to secure salary increases, health benefits, and flexibility for retirement plans are evaluated.

Methods, Economic aspects, Labor relations, Automobile industry, Employee benefits, Labor contracts, Collective bargaining, United Automobile Workers, Labor union recognition

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Undercounted and underpaid heroines: the path to equal opportunity in employment during the twentieth century

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Working women began the 20th century as openly discriminated against and did not begin to achieve equal opportunity until the 1960s. As the 21st century begins, the struggles for equal pay, workplace harassment, and female representation in union membership continue.

Compensation and benefits, History, Working women, Employment discrimination

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