Global unions: challenging transnational capital
Every week I write to tell you about the latest online campaigns, appeals
for solidarity, and heroic battles fought by workers from around the world
confronting the challenges of globalization.
This week, it's going to be a bit different.
Last year, an extraordinary event took place in New York City. Over 600
trade unionists, academics and activists from all over the world got
together for a conference on the subject of global unions and global
campaigns.
I don't think there was anything ever quite like this. I was there, and I
can tell you that it was an amazing experience.
It's taken nearly two years, but at long last that conference has
resulted in something that I know all of you will be interested in -- a
new book entitled
[https://ssl30.pair.com/unionist/ccp5...l=labourstart]
Global Unions: Challenging Transnational Capital Through Cross-Border
Campaigns.
This book is essential reading for anyone
interested in the kind of work you and I are engaged in -- the building
of a global trade union movement based on the principle of
solidarity.
This book includes original research on innovative strategies that
unions are using to adapt to the new era -- and how they are mounting
cross-border campaigns against global corporations. It focuses on a number
of key sectors, including dock
workers, manufacturing, food
processing and services, and concludes with a look at key lessons for
strengthening union power
in relation to global capital.
Please
[https://ssl30.pair.com/unionist/ccp5...l=labourstart]
order your copy today from our unionized online bookstore.
In fact, I suggest you order several copies -- it's the perfect gift for
trade unionists this holiday season.
If unions are going to survive, we need to meet the challenge of global
capital -- and this book makes an important contribution. I hope
thousands of trade unionists will read it.
I'd like to also take this opportunity to wish all our readers in the USA
a very happy Thanksgiving.
Have a great weekend.
Eric Lee
This message was sent by: Eric Lee, 51 Briarfield Avenue, London, UK N3 2LG, United
Kingdom
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