Shy Jacoby is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Union Global, a platform designed to serve as the infrastructure layer of the global labour economy. Union Global integrates technology, capital, and workforce coordination to support unions, workers, and institutions operating across multiple sectors.
Jacoby has spent his career working closely with labour organizations, developing platforms and operational models that improve how labour is coordinated, deployed, and scaled. His work focuses on bridging gaps between labour supply, project demand, and institutional capital.
Through Union Global, Jacoby is building a system that connects unions, employers, and capital markets into a unified framework, enabling more efficient workforce deployment and long-term economic participation for unionized workers.
As CEO, he leads the strategic direction of the organization, overseeing the development of Union Global’s core platforms, including Union Software, Union Work Force, and Union Treasury. His focus is on building durable infrastructure that supports labour at scale while aligning with institutional partners across the global economy.
Perspective
- Deep domain expertise across union operations and workforce systems
- Established relationships across the labour ecosystem
- Clear vision for integrating software, workforce coordination, and capital into one platform