Tuesday, January 5

A trade union priority

New technology. 

Technological innovation alone poses an immense challenge. Trade unions have always encouraged transfer of technology to promote employment and capacity building. At the same time, however, they have drawn attention to its negative effects, especially where it is introduced with little regard for social and environmental impacts. A massive increase in musculoskeletal disorders is evidence of an unsustainable approach to technology, as are the threats to farmers and communities posed by genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and biotechnology, especially in developing countries where the most disastrous effects are likely

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