LABR 1290 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Pew Research Center, Anti-Austerity Movement In Spain, National Post
4 Oct 2016
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Unions promote social, economic and political fairness in society by employing a democratic process and advancing civic engagement. Read the article and understand the author"s intent. Workers are given a political voice by supporting ndp and others, by lobbying and by organizing challenges and legislations. Union representation to promote equity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. Protect vulnerable groups in society by combating racism, sexism, etc. t. Union threat effect - prompts employers to match benefits/wage. In what aspects? a. b. c. d. e. f. Occupy wall street movement - 1% and 99% into mainstream north american consciousness, business and govt. leaders. Power and wealth - in hands of few. Indignados - spanish movement - uproar of chilean students and mass demonstrations. Occurred because of global inequality caused by the 2008 recession. Canadians face the highest level of inequality since 1928.
