Title of Presentation/Proposal/Etc.
“The Evolving Relationship Between Unions, Workers and Technology”
Start Date
25-2-2021 8:00 AM
Presentation Type
Faculty Presentation
Abstract
Unions protect laborers by ensuring fair wages and supporting safe work environments. Despite these protections, union membership is declining, and technology is one contributor to this decline. While technology can improve working conditions, technology can also replace tasks and employees. The following research will explore the history of the relationship between unions and technology and through a greater understanding of this history, suggestions will be explored for pairing technology and unions to support fair wages and safe work environments in a globally and technologically advanced society.
Location
Virtual
“The Evolving Relationship Between Unions, Workers and Technology”
Virtual
Unions protect laborers by ensuring fair wages and supporting safe work environments. Despite these protections, union membership is declining, and technology is one contributor to this decline. While technology can improve working conditions, technology can also replace tasks and employees. The following research will explore the history of the relationship between unions and technology and through a greater understanding of this history, suggestions will be explored for pairing technology and unions to support fair wages and safe work environments in a globally and technologically advanced society.