Labor/Employment
Apr. 9, 2013
Unions look to alternative organizing tactics
As unions have seen their membership decline precipitously since the 1980s, they have developed alternative techniques for advocating for workers.
Labor representatives last month haggled out a breakthrough deal with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a new visa program for low-skilled workers - a key part of the U.S. Senate's forthcoming proposal to overhaul the country's immigration laws. The triumph also highlights a shift in priority for organizers and union lawyers as they position themselves as advocates for rights that extend beyond a worker's paycheck. Thou...
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