 The New Global Economy
How is globalization impacting workers and their unions?
What new technologies and supervisory methods are being used to control the workplace?
How are corporate structures and cultures changing and what do these changes mean for workers?
Organizing
How do unions best organize new members?
What are the obstacles to and opportunities for organizing in each country?
How do unions organize existing members to empower workers?
Politics and Policies
What are the similarities and differences in the labor legislation adopted by each country?
What type of social legislation best protects the interest of workers?
How can government best regulate industry to protect workers’ rights and the environment?
Union Strategies and Practices
How do our unions negotiate and enforce collective bargaining agreements?
What strategies have our respective movements developed to win rights for workers?
What has been the experience with developing labor-community coalitions?
Internal Structure and Organization
How are decisions made within our respective movements?
How do unions best develop leaders?
What methods have been developed for educating rank-and-file members about labor issues?
The U.S. and Chinese Labor Movements: Current Issues and Debates
What are the competing visions within our respective movements?
What alternative strategies have been developed for building a stronger labor movement?
What are the obstacles and opportunities for developing closer relations between our two movements?
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