Globalization

(1) take a position on globalization regarding its positive and negative effects on core, semi-peripheral and peripheral nations and their workforces. Make refference not only tothe efects of these nations but also the effect on inequality within those nation.  (1.a) Cite direct quotes / data sets / facts from our text to support your position on this first question. (2) Make special reference to the history of U.S. labor relations and worker rights as it relates to our current attitude toward organized labor in the U.S. (2.a) Again, support this perspective with references to the text and/or the videos). (3) Compare and contrast the early U.S. policies toward worker compensation and worker rights with those of  current labor-intensive, low income countries as they attempt to move into modernity.

Regarding web-link access:(SEE UNIT 1 DISCUSSION NOTE - REGARDING ALL WEBLINKS WITHIN THE REMAINING DISCUSSION BOARD FORUMS)

History channel video: Theodore Roosevelt vs. J.P. Morgan 

http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/theodore-roosevelt/videos/theodore-roosevelt-vs-corporate-america

Noam Chomsky: on Violence in the Labor Movement

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMV-cU27pg8&feature=related

Hidden Face of Globalization

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bhodyt4fmU&feature=related

BE SURE TO REFER TO  THE INFORMATION FROM ALL THREE OF THE LINKED WEBSITES AS WELL AS WHAT YOUR TEXT CHAPTER HAS TO SAY ABOUT GLOBALIZATION.