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Trade unions

Running head : Trade Unions and Globalization

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Trade Unions and Globalization

Globalization is an inescapable concept considering the effect it may have on trade unions . Because of the challenges globalization has often imposed on trade unions , solutions are required to quickly mitigate these problems which may affect the proper working of trade unions . A clear understanding as well as critical appreciation is required at all levels of trade unions about the concept of globalization and the effect it may have

Globalization process

is highly dynamic and leaders have not been able to capture rapidly changing issues (International Labor Organization 2007 . It involves the process of integrating local and national markets into one large global market . The market referred in globalization usually includes technology market and capital market as well as the goods and services . To some extent , labor market is also included in this integration . There are always disputes that are left unresolved in the fast changing economic environment

Challenges of globalization have found a resting place in trade unions However , trade unions have to be prepared in dealing with any challenge that may appear to be caused by globalization . Some of the challenges of globalization to trade unions include intellectual , economic technological , organizations , political , social and the spread of negatives (International Labor Organization , 2007 . Trade unions face a great social challenge in addressing the disparity between the poor and the rich . Although some have argued that globalization has some social benefits , there are issues related...

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