Both national and international labor organizations are beginning to critically examine current trade union structures and determine how they can best reorganize structurally, strategically, and tactically in order to meet the challenges of globalization. This case study will show how the IBT and the FIET developed a worldwide company council in attempt to gain recognition and basic labor and bargaining rights for all Royal Ahold NV. While an important first step for trade unions, trade unions must be cognizant of both the benefits and limitations of the emerging structures and tactics.
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