Abstract

RUBIO CAMPOS, Jesús. Proposal for a model for analyzing strategies for cross-border trade union collaboration. Estud. front [online]. 2017, vol.18, n.37, pp.103-130. ISSN 2395-9134.  https://doi.org/10.21670/ref.2017.37.a06.

The aim of the present research is to analyze the effectiveness of cross-border union collaboration to address the adverse effects of globalization on working conditions. The methodology used is compared analysis, with cases from North America and the European Union. In a first level of analysis, the cases were divided into four typologies and in a second level two categories were constructed, the intensity and effectiveness of the collaboration, with graduation variables within each category. The value of the study lies in the new proposed model of analysis and the number of cases reviewed, but one limitation is its exploratory nature. It was found that cross-border union collaboration result an effective strategy to address the adverse effects of globalization on labor conditions, to varying degrees depending on institutionalization and frequency of collaboration.

Keywords : unions; cross-border trade union cooperation; NAFTA; European Union.

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