How are Japanese unions responding to microelectronics-based automation?
Japanese labor unions are concerned about the possible side effects of microelectronics-based automation. Although they do not oppose the introduction of new technology, all four major national organizations of labor unions have adopted written guidelines related to it. Among other things, the gui...
| Publicado en: | Monthly Labor Review Vol. 110; pp. 39 - 41 |
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US Department of Labor
March 1987
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| Sumario: | Japanese labor unions are concerned about the possible side effects of microelectronics-based automation. Although they do not oppose the introduction of new technology, all four major national organizations of labor unions have adopted written guidelines related to it. Among other things, the guidelines attempt to preserve jobs in the face of growing automation, to protect workers against new hazards, and to ensure that information gathered through electronic monitoring of employees is not used in decisions about the performance and pay of individuals. |
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