Opinion: Foreign investors should work with, not against, unions
Trade unions have long been the bogeyman for foreign investors, with many actively seeking to avoid unionised environments. This attitude is outdated and misguided.
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Marina Leiva is a senior reporter at Investment Monitor, where she specialises in the agribusiness sector. Previously, she reported on institutional investments in the UK, Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal for MandateWire at the Financial Times. She started her career in Spain, covering international affairs for Eldiario.es
Trade unions have long been the bogeyman for foreign investors, with many actively seeking to avoid unionised environments. This attitude is outdated and misguided.
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