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Dr Steve French
addressed the International Transport Workers ’ Federation ( ITF ), Global Union Young Workers Conference in Buenos Aires
Dr Steve French , Senior Lecturer in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management , travelled to Argentina earlier this year to deliver a keynote address to the International Transport Workers ’ Federation ( ITF ) ‘ Global Union Young Workers Conference ’ on the future of work .
Addressing more than 250 young transport workers in Buenos Aires , Steve explained how the process of economic globalisation had created the conditions for a ‘ race to the bottom ’ in relation to workers ’ pay and conditions and outlined the strengths and limitations of forms of international regulation .
Steve said It was a fantastic opportunity to visit Buenos Aires and to experience the passion and hospitality of the Argentina transport workers ’ unions who hosted the conference . More importantly , it was inspiring to see so many young trade unionists coming together to identify the problems they face in the global economy and , through working together and solidarity , seek to improve their members ’ working lives .