Work and Inequality in the Global Economy:
China, Mexico, and the US
La Desigualdad y el Trabajo en la Economía Global:
China, México, y Estados Unidos
全球经济下的工作和不平等：中国、墨西哥和美国
Conference program
University of California, Los Angeles
October 8-10, 2009
Sponsored by:
Institute for Research on Labor and Employment, UCLA
Murphy Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies, City University of New York
Center for Chinese Studies, UCLA
Center for International Business Education and Research, UCLA
Center for Mexican Studies, UCLA
Center for the Study of Urban Poverty, UCLA
We live in an increasingly globalized economy. Contemporary globalization has increased three critically important flows: the flow of goods and services (trade), capital flow (above all, foreign direct investment), and the flow of people (migration). These flows have an impact on various aspects of people’s lives, including consumption and culture. But the most revolutionary impact of all is on labor.
In this conference, we seek to advance the analytical conversation about globalization’s effects on labor by focusing on three important and related countries in the global economic system: China, Mexico, and the United States. Within this geographic frame, we will examine comparisons between the three countries and analyses of the connections—current and potential; economic, social, and political—among them. The conference is open to both scholars and practitioners, and we particularly seek the participation of those who seek to link research and policy. One panel will be specifically dedicated to graduate student work. Plenary speakers will include leading labor scholars and advocates from China and Mexico as well as the US. A small number of papers will be published in a special issue of New Labor Forum. The registration closes on September 8, 2009.
There is no overall registration fee and all activities (including meals) are free of charge unless otherwise indicated.
Directions & Location
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UCLA's main campus is bounded by Sunset Blvd. on the north and Le Conte Ave. on the south; the east border is Hilgard Ave. and the west border is Gayley Ave. The closest major airport to UCLA is the Los Angeles International Airport, LAX. From LAX, take the 405 Freeway north to the Wilshire Blvd. East exit. Continue east on Wilshire for several blocks, moving into the left lane. Make a left turn on Westwood Blvd. and follow it into campus. Taxi and Shuttle ParkingFor the UCLA part of the conference, the most convenient parking lots are Lots 6, 8 and 9. Guests can purchase their passes at the kiosk located by Westwood & Strathmore. The current parking rate is $10 per entry. For the Downtown Labor Center events, conference attendants can park for free in the structure at 2404 Wilshire Blvd. Please note the entrance to the structure is located on S Park View, right next to the Downtown Labor Center. |
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Local Area Hotels
Sky Hotel
2352 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
P: 310.475.4551
W Hotel Westwood
930 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024 United States
P: 310.208.8765
Fax: 310.824.0355
Reservations: 1.877.782.0104
Palomar Hotel
10740 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Reservations: 800.472.8556
P: 310.475.8711
UCLA Tiverton House
900 Tiverton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024-3013
P: 310.794.0151
F: 310.794-0153
tivertonhouse@mednet.ucla.edu
Hotel Angeleno
170 N. Church Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90049,
P: 310.476.6411
F: 310.472.1157
Reservations: 866.695.0923
Luxe Hotel on Sunset
11461 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049 USA
P: 800-468-3541
Please contact us at 310.7945957 or uclairle@irle.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
