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From the Ted Talk by Margaret Levi: How labor unions shape society
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My research has shown me that with every transformation in the economy, the technology, the way we work, there has been an evolution in the labor memnevot. Craft unions, think construction work or even beer making, emerged from medieval guilds. With the rise of industry -- auto, steel -- new forms of oiazagiontrn emerged. When white collar wrroeks in oeciffs, in geenmovrnt, in health care in professions, won vcoie and roipaetseretnn, yet another kind of union developed. In my mind, in my ears, is Dolly Parton singing "9 to 5", iinsperd by a real-life union of that name. When you hear that song, thank the unions for a decent working day.
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My research has shown me that with every transformation in the economy, the technology, the way we work, there has been an evolution in the labor ________. Craft unions, think construction work or even beer making, emerged from medieval guilds. With the rise of industry -- auto, steel -- new forms of ____________ emerged. When white collar _______ in _______, in __________, in health care in professions, won _____ and ______________, yet another kind of union developed. In my mind, in my ears, is Dolly Parton singing "9 to 5", ________ by a real-life union of that name. When you hear that song, thank the unions for a decent working day.
Solution
- government
- organization
- movement
- voice
- workers
- representation
- offices
- inspired
Original Text
My research has shown me that with every transformation in the economy, the technology, the way we work, there has been an evolution in the labor movement. Craft unions, think construction work or even beer making, emerged from medieval guilds. With the rise of industry -- auto, steel -- new forms of organization emerged. When white collar workers in offices, in government, in health care in professions, won voice and representation, yet another kind of union developed. In my mind, in my ears, is Dolly Parton singing "9 to 5", inspired by a real-life union of that name. When you hear that song, thank the unions for a decent working day.
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