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UNIT 4 IDRL 215 EXAM PREPkHas globalization caused what is characterized as a "race to the bottom," a downward convergence of
national labour standards, social policies, and regulations in order to better compete in the global
marketplace? - Globalization as caused a race to the bottom. Develops countries are trading/competing
with manufacturers in under developed countries that provide cheap labor w/ little concern regarding
worker safety.
Is globalization a result of the "invisible hand" and, therefore, an unavoidable, self-regulating process? Or
is the inevitability of globalization a myth propagated and legitimized by those who stand to reap the
rewards and those who wish to obscure the political agendas behind it? - Globalization was unavoidable
until it wasn't. The appeal and ease in which it can now happen is what made it unavoidable. This was
done on purpose, especially when we consider the creation of NAFTA and WTO. At this point in
globalization, it has now become inevitable and uncontrollable. It was legitimized by those who stand to
reap the rewards and they have done a successful job is obscuring the political agenda from the public.
How has economic globalization affected Canadian workers? - Higher imports means less need for
production jobs in Canada which results in job losses/high unemployment rates. A reduction in corporate
taxed by jurisdictions contributes to the race to the bottom and this means that there is less money to
invest in Canadian infrastructures, social and environmental issues.
Globalization has also increased employer mobility which is used as a threat against workers
(threatening to close down plant and move overseas). This makes workers more reluctant to stand up
against capital.
Do you agree that globalization is simply another strategy by capital to maximize profitability at the
expense of workers? Why or why not? - It is agreed upon that globalization is a strategy by capital to
maximize profits as this is proven to be true by the actions of capital. Due to the rise in neoliberal
policies, profit has become more important than workers rights and globalization causes a rise in
neoliberalism on an international level.
What are the key demographic changes that have affected the workforce? - Due to increased rights
regarding education and employment, more women have entered the workforce. Increasingly minorities
are a key part of demographic changes due to a rise in immigration and a change in the source countries
of immigration. Older workers are retiring later.
How do changing work arrangements and organizational structures pose challenges to the practice of
labour relations? - Current gov't regulation and union strategies are based on the standard top-down
organization with workers who work full time at the work site. As work arrangements and organizational
structures change, union strategies will have to evolve so they can effectively unionize non standard
workers and include them in the collective agreement. Legislation will need to expand and adapt to
these changes and include more regulation of non standard workers.
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