In the early 20th century, assembly line technology downplayed the skills of workers. It turned workers into specialized cogs. It also made unions alluring and effective and decreased income inequality. The next technology revolution, however, accentuated the skills of workers. As a result, it reduced the effectiveness of unions, increased the college premium, and fed income inequality. (via Business - Derek Thompson - Who Killed American Unions? - The Atlantic)
Posted June 19, 2012 at 6:14pm in union technology disruption skilled labor middle class society income inequality
