Teamsters Union
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A 6 page paper on the Teamsters union. The writer gives a brief history of the union, its recent declines, projected gains, and an outlook for the future. Bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: Teamster.wps

The 1997 UPS Strike
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This 10 page paper discusses the UPS strike in August 1997. The writer discusses the issues, the strategy used by the union, the outcome, the lessons gained from this strike and why the American public supported this strike. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGupssrk.rtf

The American Labor Movement
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(5 pp) The history of the American Labor Movement seems to be one of action and then reaction The second attempt at unionizing workers was called The Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor, it began inauspiciously in 1869 as a secret society, with a private ritual, passwords, and a grip. Secrecy, which continued until 1881, would forestall possible reprisals by employers. The Knights excluded only liquor dealers, p rofessional gamblers, lawyers,bankers, and stockbrokers, and sang the song: Hurrah, hurrah, for labor, it is mustering all its powers, And shall march along to victory with the banner of eight hours. Times have moved from stressing the rights of the American worker to stressing the rights of the American working family. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBlaborM.doc

The American Labor Union: Radical Changes for the Future?
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A 6 page overview of the problems confronting labor unions. The author reviews the reasons for these problems and considers the suggestions of Andy Stern, president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), who is calling for a move away from the antiquated labor unions of yesterday and toward more effective mega unions of the day. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPunion2.rtf

The Art of Negotiation
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A 10 page research paper which examines how the eight principles of successful negotiation as outlined by Fisher and Ury in their book Getting to YES: negotiating agreement without giving in (1991) could be applied to a hypothetical business scenario. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Negoart.wps

The Baseball Strike of 1994
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This 5 page report discusses the Major League Baseball strike of 1994 in the context of labor and management negotiations and the advice offered in the 1981 book “Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement without Giving in” by Roger Fisher and William Ury. Had the players’ association and the owners been willing to seriously consider and apply the principles presented in Fisher and Ury’s 1981 book, “Getting to Yes,” the publicly-aired negativity could have been lessened, the resentment might have been contained, and an equitable agreement might have been reached without the negation of an entire baseball season. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWstrk94.rtf

The Biases of Labor Organizations
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An 8 page overview of national labor organizations and the effect of the political environment on these organizations. Suggests that it is impossible to form an unbiased national labor organization given the varying political arena across the United States and the varying interests of those genders, races, and ethnicities which make up the membership of these organizations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Laborg.wps

The Causes of Inequality in the Workplace
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This 10 page paper looks at whether inequalities and discrimination in the work place 'just happen' or have root causes. The paper argues the root cause can be seen as the prevalence of open and covert racism in both social and institutional forms. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
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The Color of Green - Changing the Wave of American Immigration
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A 5 page paper that argues the fact that recent attempts by the U.S. government to stem the wave of illegal immigration have proved to be futile and that the time has come to take a different approach to this growing problem. This paper focuses on the fact that the American nation was built on the concept of immigration and stresses the fact that employers who import and exploit illegal workers should absorb the full impact of government measures taken to rectify this situation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: LCGreen.doc

The Development of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining in the United States
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This is a 10 page paper discussing the development of labor relations and collective bargaining in the United States. Collective bargaining was made possible by progressive labor relation acts which were passed beginning in the 1930s. These acts allowed for employees to bargain with their employers in regards to work conditions, job security and discrimination issues without fear of persecution by the employer, previously unheard of. With the development of the National Labor Relations Act (1935), the Taft-Hartley Act (1947), and the Landrum-Griffin Act (1959), employees were given more and more legislated support in regards to negotiations and employee rights in addition to seeing a large increase in the number of labor unions formed. After a slight downturn in the economy in the 1970s, management and the federal government were interested in an increase in employee participation in increased production and ideas in order to compete on a national and global scale. The Collective Bargaining Forum was formed in 1984 to allow unions and management to formulate guidelines which would facilitate the collective bargaining processes for the betterment of the companies overall through cooperation between the two groups. Collective bargaining was well maintained for several decades before the recent development of more aggressive negotiations which have resulted in unions threatening strikes during negotiations while management has returned with threats of replacement workers and plant closings. Critics believe that in order to overcome another downturn in the economy and the loss of the momentum of competition, the cooperative spirit which founded the initial collective bargaining agreements must be rediscovered for the betterment of all concerned. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TJLaRel1.rtf

The Differential Strike Patterns of Korea and France
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Sonn (1997) calls Korea a late bloomer in the area of labour strikes, so it is particularly interesting that Korea labour is beginning to join the capitalist based globalisation movement to adopt flexible modern strike models, when France, the originator of the revolution, the striking of labour against the central government for better working conditions and better pay has also only recently moved in this direction. Most countries, belatedly France and Korea, have modernized their outdated labour laws. Yet, Korea is just beginning to experience what France has practiced since the 1700s, the recognition of and cooperation inherent among a working class. Until the last decade, both North and South Korea had been corporatist. Therefore, their labour patterns are undergoing the biggest, and quickest changes in the modern world. 7 references. jvKorFra.rtf
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The Effects of Long-Term Unemployment
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This 4 page paper discusses the effects of long term unemployment on mental and physical health. It also discusses the fact that after some point, most people adjust to being unemployed, and their health improves. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVlngtrm.rtf

THE EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT AND IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY AND LABOR MOVEMENT
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This 10-page paper examines how the Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 will have an impact on the workforce. The paper also discusses the supporters and critics of the act. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: MTfreechoi.rtf

The Family and Medical Leave Act and the Case of Kroger
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This 4 page paper looks at the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, outlines what it is and how it can be applied, explains the case of Kroger and the class action that they faced looking for the root cause before discussing more HRM challenges that companies may face. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEFMLAkrog.rtf

The Free British Fishery Society
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This 5 page report discusses the British movement in the mid-18th century to form the Free British Fishery Society in order to reclaim deep-sea herring supremacy from the Dutch. The entire process presents people of the 21st century an opportunity to see how the patriotism, commerce, and politics of the United Kingdom worked in the 18th century. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: BW18thUK.wps

The Future Of Labor Unions In The United States
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This 7 page paper begins by stating the purpose and the research methodology for the study. The Analysis begins with statistical data regarding the decline in union membership since the 1950s with the most recent data being reported for 2003. Some demographics of union membership, industry and geographic regions are provided. Some of the many causes of declining membership are discussed as are the tactics unions are using today. The writer comments about the future of the union in the conclusion. Statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGuni.rtf

The History of Collective Bargaining
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This 5 page report explains that collective bargaining is when one group argues for its rights, needs, or demands from another group. It most often refers to the workplace and labor relations, negotiations between employers and employees (who are usually represented by a labor union) about terms and conditions of employment. A brief history of collective bargaining in the United States is presented. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWcolhis.rtf

The Impact of Globalization on Labor Unions: The Need for Globalized Labor Unions
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An 11 page discussion of the impacts of globalization on labor unions. Notes that as other countries advance technologically, there is a corresponding shift in union employment to further complicate the impacts to labor unions a variety of laws such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) supports multinational corporations with the elimination of excessive and taxes on exports. Consequently, U.S. unions are in danger of collapse as more and more businesses move to low income countries to take advantage of cheap labor. At the same time many of the workers in the third world countries to which big business is moving find themselves at the mercy of inadequate wages and working conditions. There are no unions to represent these people. Global unionization, the merger of unions across national borders, is the only solution to the impacts of globalization on the workplace. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPglblUn.wps

The Importance Of First-Year Union Membership
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19 pages in length. Union representation within the workforce is not as prominent as it once was; with a mere 13.5% of all 16.3 million American workers part of a union, the student might readily surmise that union affiliation – and the benefits that inherently accompany membership – is not being utilized to its fullest potential when it comes to the working population. Most prominent to whether or not union representation is beneficial for a particular trade or profession is the first-year membership; by immersing oneself into the multi-tiered union environment, workers are able to gain a significantly better understanding of just how instrumental union representation can be to future union involvement and membership satisfaction. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: TLC1stUn.rtf

The Importance of Flexible Labor Markets and Export-Oriented Industrialization in East Asia
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This is a 3 page paper discussing the importance of the flexible labor market and export-oriented industrialization in East Asia. The flexible labor market and the shift to export-oriented industrialization which is highly labor intensive are two to the major components in regards to the success of the East Asia economic strategy. Countries opting for rapid economic growth and industrialization adopt three successive phases which include import substitution policy, the diversification of exports and finally an export-oriented industrialization. By including a flexible labor market in addition to export-oriented growth, East Asian countries proceeded towards full employment which increased macroeconomic stability considered a precondition for continued growth and success. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TJEAsia1.rtf

The Importance Of Pilots' Unions / Airline Industry
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A 12 page paper that considers the impacts of the pilots' unions, including Allied (APA) and ALPA in the airline industry. This paper supports the efficacy of unions as a means of supporting the needs of their membership, as well as in providing greater safety and consistency in light of deregulation. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Pilots.wps

The Importance of Unions: Construction Workers
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A 3 page paper which examines the importance of unions, and discusses why it is important for construction workers to belong to the union. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Indian Government and Actions Against Child Labor
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This is a 6 page paper discussing the Indian Government’s actions against child labor and other issues in relation to international pressure and trade. Within the last decade, international pressure has been placed upon developing countries to eliminate child labor. Depending upon the source, it has been reported that there are between 11 and 60 million children being exploited as underpaid labor in India. India, in response to international demand, has begun the “world’s largest child labor elimination program” which includes national and international funding, organizational development and educational programs in order to eliminate child labor and rehabilitate those children taken out of exploitative situations. While the steps taken by the Indian Government are positive in regards to the elimination of child labor, controversy still exists in regards to India, as a developing country, remaining competitive within the international market place which is considerably easier when child labor wages are in place over adult wages. Tutorial language is inserted throughout the text in square brackets for instructional purposes. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TJIngov1.rtf

The International Ladies Garment Workers Union
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A 15 page review of the history of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) and their accomplishments. Provides an emphasis on ILGWU activities in New York City. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Lgarment.wps

The Labor Movement in the Nineteenth Century
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This 3 page paper examines the American labor movement, particularly during the early part of the nineteenth century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Labor Movement of the 21st Century
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the issues related to the labor developments in the past 30 years, and relates the issues of past labor movements to the future of labor developments in the emerging global economy. This paper considers current issues and the way in which these will shape the labor movement of the 21st century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHlabor_.rtf

The National Labor Relations Act of 1935
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A 10 page paper discussing the history of this New Deal law. Labor unrest had been well known before World War I, but the federal government largely had remained aloof from the labor movement. The Wagner Act provided a legal basis for the existence of labor unions; the Taft-Hartley amendment 12 years later largely did the same for employers. The paper discusses each of these laws; labor conditions preceding the NLRA; and several ways they are still affecting US business. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The North American Free Trade Agreement
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This 5 page paper considers the issues related to the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the impact in the increasing global trade environment. This paper considers the pros and cons of NAFTA. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHNAFTA3.wps

The Occupational Safety And Health Act (OSHA) In Western Australia
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14 pages in length. The writer discusses three topics in relation to Western Australia's Occupational Safety and Health Act: improvement and prohibition notices; employee remuneration during strikes; and delegated legislation. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: TLCOSHA.wps

The Poems of Blake and Child Labor
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A 5 page paper which examines the conditions and reality of child labor by utilizing the poems of William Blake and other historical discussions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Pullman Strike of 1894
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A 5 page paper which examines the conditions of the Pullman Strike of 1894 from the perspective of one who would have lived through the struggles. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RApm94.rtf

The Reality of Minimum Wage Laws
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An 11 page paper discussing the effect of minimum wage in terms of supply and demand. Attempting to equate a minimum wage with a living wage creates a no-win situation for everyone involved, particularly unskilled or inexperienced workers. Minimum wage needs to exist, but certainly should not be increased. Rather, the federal government needs to allow market forces to have more freedom to operate, leading to a form of prosperity undergirded by more than political rhetoric. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSeconMinWgSupD.rtf

The Rise And Fall Of The Knights Of Labor
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7 pages in length. Working conditions as we know them today are as good as they are due in part to the formation of the Noble Order of the Knights of Labor. Assembled back in the late 1800's, the Knights made great strides for the betterment of deplorable labor settings for women, blacks, children and all others who were taken advantage of in the skilled labor world. The writer chronologically addresses the formation, achievements and ultimate dissolution of the Knights of Labor. Bibliography included.
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The Rise of Labor in the Latter 1800s
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This 5 page paper broaches several ideas. The Knights of Labor and the AFL are focal points. Ideas to emanate from these organizations are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Rise of the AFL
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A 5 page paper which examines the history and rise of the AFL, the American Federation of Labor. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAafl1.rtf

The Robens' & Williams' Reports
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A 6 page report discussing the major points of the Robens Report of Great Britain and the Williams Report of Australia. Both resulted in additional legislation regarding industrial safety. The reasons the new Acts in Australia are not working is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Robwill.wps

The Role of the Economy in Chile and Cuba
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This 10 page paper considers the role of the economies in these two very different countries. The writer looks at the way in which the individual citizen may be seen as the servant of the economy, and the way in which the economy may be the servant of the people. This is then considered in terms of these countries with some surprising results. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEcubach.wps

The Roller Coaster Ride of Unemployment
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This 3 page paper discusses several factors that have impacted the unemployment rate over the last eight years. Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: HVrolcst.rtf

The Swing Riots of 1830
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A paper which looks at the causes of the Swing Riots of 1830, in terms of the social and political conditions of agricultural labourers in the nineteenth century and the reforms which came about as a result of the riots.
Filename: JLswingri.rtf

The Taft-Hartley Act
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A 10 page paper discussing the Labor Management Relations Act. Details of the history of unions is provided. The Wagner Act, which is actually the predecessor to the Taft-Hartley Act, is described. The changes to the original Act are provided as well as some particulars in relationship to certain court case. The UPS strike is also discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Tafthart.wps

The Town Of Pullman
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This 5 page paper explores the concept of a planned community established and controlled by a company, specifically the town of Pullman Illinois at the time of the Pullman strike in 1894. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTpulman.wps

The True “Builders” of America -- The Workers
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This 5 page report discusses the ways in which the United States was “built” in terms of the industrial age and the advancement of virtually all aspects of American society. By the time the United States entered the 20th century, the republic had existed for more than a century, been torn apart by the Civil War, and had entered the Industrial Age. The glory of the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, and Duponts (and their ilk), was due to the workers of America that were truly responsible for having “built” the nation. Bibliography lists one source.
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The U.S. Agricultural Crisis and Illegal Immigration
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The current crisis in United States politics concerning agriculture and the illegal alien question is just that, a crisis. To some, the crisis foreshadows the demise of the U.S. through the third-worlding of its workforce. To others, the opposite appears to be true. Without an immigration workforce, they say, the world’s largest agricultural community shuts down because Americans won’t work agricultural jobs. There are still others, once illegal immigrants themselves, who say the borders should be closed because there are already too many migrant workers for the available agricultural positions. Still others believe migrants are responsible for their unemployment (Huspek, 2001, 51). The final contingent states that the immigration laws are not being enforced and that America’s open borders are the major problem in terms of infrastructure. All arguments may carry some validity, but the final argument creates the crisis. jvIlAlie.rtf
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The Wagner Act
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5 pages. The National Labor Relations Act of 1935 is informally known as the Wagner Act. It is named for its sponsor, Senator Robert Wagner of New York. this Act created the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and established workers' right to collective bargaining. This paper lookes at the problems that arose before the Wagner Act was in place, how the Wagner Act is enforced, and how it came into being. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Wagner Act And The Landrum-Griffin Act: Comparison
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3 pages in length. Protecting the union ideal – and the rights inherent to that principle – was the primary objective of both the Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959 and the Wagner Act, also known as The National Labor Relations Act. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCWagner.rtf