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1. Organizing principles: why unions still matter

Author

Miller, Amata

Subjects
Quality of work life -- Social aspects, Labor unions -- United States -- Influence, Social justice -- Social aspects, Labor relations -- Social aspects, Church work -- Social aspects, Philosophy and religion, Catholic Church -- Social aspects
Abstract

IN HIS NEW BOOK, The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker, Steven Greenhouse documents the current plight of our nation's working people, especially those at the bottom. He [...]

Published
2008

2. As More Charter Schools Unionize, Educators Debate the Effect

Author

Dillon, Sam

Subjects
Company financing, Labor unions -- United States -- Influence, Charter schools -- Labor relations -- Finance -- Methods, Educational reform -- Methods
Abstract

Dissatisfied with long hours, churning turnover and, in some cases, lower pay than instructors at other public schools, an increasing number of teachers at charter schools are unionizing. Labor organizing […]

Published
2009

3. If strike drags on, more series will follow talk shows onto the sidelines

Author

Keveney, Bill

Subjects
Writers Guild of America -- Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Television programs -- Evaluation -- Control, Labor unions -- United States -- Influence, Television writers -- Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Television broadcasting industry -- Labor relations -- Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Strikes -- Influence
Abstract

Byline: Bill Keveney Time will determine the effects of the Hollywood writers strike. While the first day put late-night talk shows into repeats, more programs will be sidelined if the [...]

Published
2007

4. Are labour unions a blessing or a curse?

Author

Maich, Steve

Subjects
Labor unions -- United States -- Influence, Economic conditions -- Evaluation, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Depending upon who you choose to believe, labour unions are either a central cause of North America's current economic troubles, or the only viable escape from them. Robert Reich took [...]

Published
2009

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