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Stakeholder Capitalism - How Trade Unions Lift Worker Wages

World Economic Forum via YouTube

Overview

This course explores the relationship between union membership and worker wages, focusing on the decline of incomes for the bottom 50% of Americans. It examines the impact of unions on wages and looks at the Danish model where union representation is valued by employers. The course aims to highlight the importance of unions in lifting worker wages and discusses the potential benefits of embracing union representation. The teaching method includes insights from experts in economics and union leadership, providing real-world examples and analysis. This course is intended for individuals interested in understanding the role of trade unions in improving worker wages and exploring different models of stakeholder capitalism, particularly focusing on the Danish approach.

Syllabus

Introduction
Welcome
The decline of union membership
Heather Long
Retraining
Unions in Media
Unions in the US
The Gig Economy
Free Community College
The Missing Link
Why Denmark
Thomas Sobi
PostMatch Analysis

Taught by

World Economic Forum

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