opinions on the effects of globalization to us workers?

Answer 1

verit certainly has it right about which us being central to the question. If you mean an American skilled laborer or some kind of factory position, your job might be in a little bit of trouble. From the capitalist perspective, as much as they like your labor power, they can find ways to create that power somewhere else for less money. For many fields middle level jobs that pay well are slowly evaporating and really it is a systematic thing that there isnt a sure fire fix for. Sure you could go move to a different part of the country or globe to chase those jobs, but most of us really dont have that kind of mobility at many stages in our lives.

if i could give one bit of advice to an american worker, irrespective of their specific job i would advise them to continue diversifying their talents. the more skills you have in your set the more likley you move as the system moves so to speak. Jobs in some sectors are going to be lost while other jobs are probably going to be gained, and some of those jobs will be attractive. The more that you are aware of whats coming, the more you can prepare for it and make yourself attractive in a competitive process.

it doesnt mean its going to be particularlly nice or that it is fair but no one really is guaranteeing that it ever will be.

Answer 2

I'm never sure what people mean by "globalization". If you mean a world wide free market I'm all for it. It should have a minimum impact on U.S. workers. The biggest single factor hurting U.S. workers is the current tax structure that makes it more expensive due to payroll deductions to hire U.S. workers. Capital gains taxes dry up resources that could be used to invest in more effcient equipment.

I really believe with the government off their back American business can be the most competitive in the world.

Answer 3

Depends on which "us" you mean. Globalization is a phenomenon whereby some benefit, some lose. If tariffs are reduced, the industries protected by the tariffs will suffer, and the industries that were blocked by the tariffs will gain.