Links Club member Sam Scharff has proposed an event exploring the changing role of unions in our rapidly-evolving society, and in particular, in the high technology and engineering fields. Before committing speakers for a panel discussion, we would like some indication of level of interest among our members.
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Rather, it is about unions' response to changing economic and labor conditions. Unions are radically rethinking their stances and functions, resulting in new approaches to relations in the workplace and new ideas about the roles these organizations play within their communities. We are considering a panel presentation format with time for discussion. Possible panel members include an MIT professor specializing in this subject and local union leaders. We have made preliminary contacts and it appears that such a meeting is feasible, depending in part, on level of interest within our club membership.