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Technological Change and Working Women
Year Published: 1983Resource Type: Article Cx Number: CX2716 Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to alert workers to the dangers posed by microelectronic technology. these include possible job loss, health and safety hazards, and the potential fragmentation of jobs, creating even more repetitive and boring work with reduced freedom. The implications for women employed in white collar ghettos receive particular attention. For unionized workers, a section on contract clauses gives examples the adverse effects of technological change. One analysis of Ontario data from some technological change clauses reveals that, even among unionized workers, most do not have some of the most basic contact clauses. Suggestions are given for mounting an effective union campaign on the issue of microelectronics. The paper also provides a bibliography on the impact of microelectronics on work, and the response of trade unions. Subject Headings |