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The papal encyclical Caritas in Veritate affirms the dignity of work and unions but also calls for new perspectives in an era of hyper-globalism. The North American understanding of unions, common to both critics and advocates, is insufficient. It does not recognize that the labor union is a primarily economic institution; instead, unions tend to be cast as either political organizations or social institutions. Caritas in Veritate implores us to have public conversations using moral language. Unions ought not to be about merely rights, redistribution, or social support. They are about stewarding human capital, ensuring its potential is realized, and providing a fair return on investment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]