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It’s no secret that labor unions are struggling.

Topic: generalRegion: north americaUpdated: i1 outletsSources: 1Spectrum: Right OnlyFiltered: US/Canada (1/1)· Clear⏱ 1 min read
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SITUATION
Shrinking unions grasp hold of power through ESG activism Shrinking unions grasp hold of power through ESG activism. Reporting is limited at this stage.
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KEY FACTS
  • Even though federal law tilts decidedly in their favor, unions have seen their share of the workforce steadily decline.
  • Yet instead of trying to persuade workers to sign up, unions have settled on a more coercive strategy: activist investing that endangers union members’ retirement funding.
  • In a new report, I show how unions have been using so-called “ESG Investing” to advance their agenda.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT

This development falls within the broader context of General activity in North America. Current reporting indicates: It’s no secret that labor unions are struggling. Even though federal law tilts decidedly in their favor, unions have seen their share of the workforce steadily decline.

Yet instead of trying to persuade workers to sign up, unions have settled on a more coercive strategy: activist investing that endangers union members’ retirement funding. This context is based on the currently available source text and may be refined as fuller reporting becomes available.

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