Fundamental Rights at Work

Decent work includes rights for personal development, social interactions, the expression of concerns, the ability to organize and participate in decisions affecting one’s life, and guaranteed equal opportunities and treatment for all.

  • Declining Union Density
  • “Right to Work” Laws
  • At-Will Employment
  • Collective Bargaining to Improve Job Quality
  • Worker Control over Daily Tasks
  • Worker Control over Scheduling
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Quantitative Demands (workloads)
  • Lean Staffing
  • Worker-Owned Cooperatives

  • How does increased unionization promote and advance worker safety?
  • Did impact bargaining during the COVID-19 pandemic lead to improved worker protections (ie, enhanced paid sick leave, access to PPE)?
  • What types of policy interventions and environmental changes can improve mental health and reduce stress, burnout and turnover?
  • Can worker-owned cooperatives help mitigate the impact of precarious employment?

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