"Stark inequality, poverty, and unemployment are driving increased social unrest and, consequently, s..." — Sharan Burrow

There is a great deal of sympathy amongst workers for the Occupy Wall Street movement. We understand their frustration.

When minimum living wages, bargaining for fair wages, pensions, and job security are denied in too many countries, it is not rocket science to understand the drivers of inequality.

Out of the fires of desperation burn hope and solidarity.

Technological developments are changing the way we live, and there is much talk of digitalisation and the disruptive business models enabled by smart phones, tablets, computers, and the 'Internet of things.'