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October 3, 2024
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Employment Matters Vlog #68
Speaker: Alan Wild (HR Policy Association / Global) & David Fortney (FortneyScott, LLC / District of Columbia)
This vlog examines the pressing global issues related to collective bargaining, union organizing, and labor relations in the modern workforce. Discover how economic shifts, globalization, and changes in labor laws are impacting workers’ rights and union efforts around the world.
If you are interested in Alan's podcast "A Walk on the Wild Side", be sure to check out the link below:
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