Globalization refers to the worldwide scope of economic growth through integration of the global economy created by free trade, capital and labour markets. Globalization has subsisted from the commencement of humanity in practices such as the spread of religion and ideas, however its very nature has significantly altered its process and means of distribution. Globalization now nurtures interconnectedness, democracy and strength between nations. On the other hand, with such forces between countries, globalization conjectures the possibility of political, social and economic differences.
In order to look more in depth at the correlation between globalization and precarious work, this paper aims to answer the question of how precarious workers can organize to improve their working conditions through the use of outlets such as unions and worker centres. Using the framework of case studies from a North American movement and a Mexican program, the effect of globalization on vulnerable workers will be considered by studying the relationship between working conditions and employer profitability. Furthermore, as the effect of globalization on a particular group of workers in the twenty-first century will be considered, challenges that precarious workers face will also be discussed. …show more content…
The development of the global economy, which is characterized by the increase of economic growth, raises attention to the challenges that a contemporary state faces. A main challenge that countries face, whether developed or developing, is the pressure to make their economy more attractive to help increase investment and prosper flexible labour markets. The desire to compete in a highly globalized and knowledge based economy gives a lot of power to the state and economic actors such as multinational corporations to control the global
In order to look more in depth at the correlation between globalization and precarious work, this paper aims to answer the question of how precarious workers can organize to improve their working conditions through the use of outlets such as unions and worker centres. Using the framework of case studies from a North American movement and a Mexican program, the effect of globalization on vulnerable workers will be considered by studying the relationship between working conditions and employer profitability. Furthermore, as the effect of globalization on a particular group of workers in the twenty-first century will be considered, challenges that precarious workers face will also be discussed. …show more content…
The development of the global economy, which is characterized by the increase of economic growth, raises attention to the challenges that a contemporary state faces. A main challenge that countries face, whether developed or developing, is the pressure to make their economy more attractive to help increase investment and prosper flexible labour markets. The desire to compete in a highly globalized and knowledge based economy gives a lot of power to the state and economic actors such as multinational corporations to control the global