As Bermuda prepares to observe Labour Day, The Daily Hour asks a question that goes to the heart of the modern workplace: Are labour unions as relevant today as they once were?
Unions have played a significant role in fighting for better wages, working conditions, benefits and protections for workers. But as the workplace evolves, what should the role of organized labour look like today?
We discuss whether unions have evolved with the modern workforce, where they remain necessary, how they should balance protecting workers with the realities facing employers, and what workers should expect from their unions going forward.
