THERE SHALL BE WORK
XHANTI PAYI: Labour unions fit for the moment?
Are labour unions doing enough to represent the interests of their members? The Covid disruption offers the opportunity for a reset
The nature and structure of our economy have changed fundamentally as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. As we try to reimagine this — and especially the future of work — we have to consider a key stakeholder: the labour sector. In particular, we have to ask whether unions have the presence of mind, and the capacity, to represent the interests of workers at this time and into the future.
I recently facilitated a webinar discussing the impact of Covid-19 on the future of work. We’re all aware of the disruption caused by the pandemic and the subsequent lockdown. It has changed the way we work — including displacing jobs in the formal and informal sectors. But it has also highlighted key problems in the way our economies and production structures are aligned...
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