Invernizzi, Noela (2012) Union perspectives on the risks and implications of nanotechnology. In: Litle by Litle: Expansions of Nanoscience and Emerging Technologies. Akademische Verlagsgesellschaft (AKA)/ IOS Press, Heidelberg, pp. 195-215. ISBN 978-1-61499-148-9
Abstract
This chapter analyzes the positions of a group of national unions and international union federations on the risks and implications for workers of nanotechnology. Employing selected indicators, it examines the adoption of nanotechnology in industry world-wide and identifies the emergence of a labor force involved in industries that produce and make use of nanotechnology. It then offers a brief review of research on the implications of nanotechnology for labor that shows, on one hand, mounting evidences on specific risks posed by nanoparticles, and on the other hand, the potential for a transformation in the structure of work. Viewed in this context, it analyzes how unions have taken up the issue and what are their perspectives and demands. The research draws upon documental sources and semi-structured interviews with union leaders and technical advisors.
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| Item Type: | Book Section |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | nanotechnology, risks, employment, unions, workers |
| Subjects: |
Countries and country groupings > Americas and the Caribbean > Brazil Social and human sciences > Social systems > Working class |
| Depositing User: | Dra. Noela Invernizzi |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Jan 2020 20:51 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Jan 2020 20:51 |
| URI: | https://repositorio.esocite.la/id/eprint/259 |
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