1	The 21^st Century at Work: Reaction, Message for Unions Richard W. Hurd Professor of Labor Studies Cornell University
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3	"PROFESSIONAL WORKERS" PROFESSIONAL WORKERS REPRESENTATION GAP 2004 2004 2004 Private Sector Public Sector Density Union Density Union Density Gap Professional Workers 6.9 42.9 36.0 All Others 8.1 32.8 24.7
4	CHANGING EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP (1) Reduced access to security of internal labor markets Short-run response: Union emphasis on job security, protections
5	CHANGING EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP (2) Workers dispersed geographically Increase in non-standard work arrangements Long-run response: Unions must reach workers in new ways geographically dispersed organizing committees internet/electronic connection offer access to labor market services
6	CHANGING EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP(3) Decline in mentoring/professional networks in the workplace Unions’ response should look for ways to provide professional networking opportunities explore potential for electronic communities
7	INCREASED REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Growing pressure to update knowledge Simultaneous reductions in access to professional development provided by employers
8	INCREASED REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (2) Unions’ response work within union structures to encourage professional development offerings consider partnering with providers of professional education
9	GLOBALIZATION International labor markets in many professional fields Unions’ response need to strengthen international initiatives need global alliances with organizations that represent professional workers
10	CHANGING EMPLOYMENT PATTERNS, REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND GLOBALIZATION Increase the importance of the Guild aspect of professional workers’ unions