The articles in this issue discuss the changing role of trade unions around the world, and various ways of participation. Further, the role of the state and unions are themes discussed. The consequences of financial crises for women in the UK and Spain are dealt with as well. Also, the importance of strong trade unions is further explored in relation to migrant workers in Denmark. The situation of migrant workers is looked at from a different perspective in the article based on the Australian experience of migrant students.

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社论

本期文章讨论了世界各地工会的角色变化以及各种参与方式。此外，还讨论了国家和工会的作用。英国和西班牙的金融危机对妇女的影响也得到了解决。此外，在丹麦，与农民工有关的工会的重要性也得到了进一步的探讨。本文基于澳大利亚移民学生的经验，从另一角度审视了移民工人的状况。