| Labor
Relations / Time for a Change : A 9 page research paper that examines the fact
that the framework for labor relations laid down by the National Labor Relations Act of
1935 addressed the sociological and economical conditions of a different era. The writer
argues that the underlying assumptions used to justify the 1930s labor laws are for the
most part unrealistic in today's altered economic climate. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Laborel.wps
Economic Analysis of Labor Market
Discrimination : This 2 ½ page report discusses the significant approaches to the
economic analysis of labor market discrimination as formulated by 1992 Nobel Prize winner
Gary Becker. Applying economic analysis to socio-political behaviors, such as labor market
discrimination, provides valuable insight into the larger issues of human interactions.
Bibliography lists 2 sources. BWlabor.rtf
Dilemmas of the High-Tech Labor Market :
An 11 page paper discussing the problems organizations face in filling their high tech
labor needs. Unemployment in the late 1990s has reached its lowest point in 28 years. It
is difficult for any employer to find the right people to fill openings, but some
observers claim that the shortage most greatly felt in the high tech industries even
threaten continued local economic growth. Most organizations have Year 2000 concerns, but
hiring for that reason represents only a small portion of current openings. Instead, more
than half of all high tech openings have resulted from company growth, and more than half
of those are in applications programming. The face of corporate operation is in flux and
moving toward greater electronic dependency; corporate America has all it can do to keep
up. Two charts. Bibliography lists 13 sources. Htechlab.wps
An Increased Minimum Wage Promotes Growth
: An 8 page, argumentative paper in which the writer presents sound economic reasons
for the minimum wage to be raised. Statistical and historic analysis are provided and
counter-arguments are refuted. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Miniwage.wps
Minimum Wage : The first
legislation to include minimum wage was the Fair Labor Standards Act - enacted in 1938.
Many within the economics profession view the stabilizing of the minimum wage as a sound
principle of economic analysis and policy, believing that wage increases are detrimental
to the economy. Others argue that the social factors and benefits of alleviating poverty
take precedence over economic considerations. This 20 page paper examines the factors
contributing to the opposing views concerning the instigation of a mandated minimum wage.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Flsawage.wps
Minimum Wage Increase and Inflation:
A comprehensive 10 page paper analyzing differing macroeconomic viewpoints about minimum
wage increase. The writer explains various angles of the issue of minimum wage, and
includes charts to show statistical comparisons. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Minimpa.wps
Government and Minimum Wage : A 5
page paper on the reasons for and effects of government intervention on behalf of raising
the minimum wage. Subjects discussed include the contribution to minimum wage decisions
and the effects of those decisions on individuals, the economy, and politics—all of
these are presented from the standpoint of governing. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Gminwage.wps
NAFTA & American Industry / Positive
Aspects: A 15 page research paper on how NAFTA benefits American industry. The
writer cites many positive aspects of increased trade with Mexico including that of
higher-paying domestic jobs. The specific case of the automobile industry is offered as an
example to support the writer's thesis. Statistics are provided to support/back-up
assertions. Includes charts & graphs. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Naftagoo.wps
NAFTA and the Plight of the American Laborer:
An 8 page research paper on the negative effects of NAFTA on the blue collar worker. The
writer explains that loss of jobs to Mexico has a bad economic, mental, and emotional
effect on American workers and society. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Naftano3.wps
NAFTA’s Effect on Wages & The Labor
Market : A paper of 8 pages discussing the effects that NAFTA may have had on US
wages and the labor market. During the presidential debates in the campaign in which Ross
Perot was a candidate, he warned of the "great sucking sound" that American jobs
would make as they exited the country in favor of Mexico were NAFTA to be enacted. Four
years after the passage of NAFTA, opinions and results are both mixed as NAFTA is first
blamed and then praised for a variety of business results. Amazingly, many analysts cannot
seem to reach a firm conclusion on just what effect NAFTA has had on the American labor
market and wage rates, though there is no disagreement on the results of the components
that have been studied. Bibliography lists 8 sources. NAFTAwag.wps
The Great Depression’s Impact On Labor
: A 5 page paper discussing the impact of the Great Depression on organized labor.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Deplab.wps
The Rise And Fall Of The Knights Of Labor :
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. Klabor.wps
Teamsters Union : 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. Teamster.wps
Labor Unions in the 90’s : A 6 page
research paper looking at some of the changes in and political activities of the labor
movement. Included is the AFL-CIO’s aggressive recruiting of new members, downsizing
in their own management ranks and a move to an informality of organization historically
unknown in labor unions. Unions are experiencing election victories of more than 70% when
paid organizers are not used, compared to a win rate of less than 30% when they are.
Another boost to the unions is the increasing numbers of members from white-collar
professions. Unions.wps
Are They Still Necessary? — Labor Unions in
the 90s : A 20 page paper which weighs the relevance of labor unions today. There
is growing sentiment that while unions performed a very real service for the workers of
America at the time of their creation and greatest activity, that they perhaps have
outlived their usefulness, that they are unnecessary for today's labor force. The
relationship between the union representative and management team at any given work site
has traditionally been adversarial, but some companies have been able to evolve past
traditional relationships. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources. UPS.doc
Unions And The Steel Mills : A 6 page
research paper analyzes the present relationship between steel mills and unions in the
United States. A Literature Review is included that analyzes and details the current
trends and technology within the steel industry in respect to union activity. Within this
relationship, the subtopic of steel industry trends and the development of integrated
steel mills and "mini" steel mills, or minimills, is also presented.
Bibliography lists 10 sources. Steelmi.wps
Unions in the World of Labor / Are They
Necessary? : A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the history of labor
unions and then considers their roles in the current system. This writer demonstrates that
they are no longer necessary constructs of business for a number of reasons. Bibliography
included. LabUnions.wps
The Place Of Unions In
The New Global Economy : This 6 page paper discusses the place of unions in the
United States since the advent of globalization. Their history, current presence and
future possibilities are examined. Bibliography lists 8 sources . Unionsg.wps.
The International Ladies Garment Workers
Union : 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. Lgarment.wps
Unions in New York State : An overview
of the formation of unions in the country and its relevance today is discussed in this 6
page paper. Particular emphasis is placed on unions which exist in New York State's public
sector throughout the paper. Specific examples are included. The differences between
public and private sector unions are also examined. Bibliography included. Unions.doc
Advantages of Unions : A 7 page paper
that explores the increase in union membership in 1997 because of advantages (general and
specific) provided by unions to its members. The needs of today's employees in a
reorganizing and downsizing corporate environment are attributed to a new growth in union
membership. For this reason, unions have realized a reverse of the decline in union
membership experienced over the past 15 years. Today, unions are helping workers in
industries as varied as aircraft workers to physicians. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Unionad.wps
Effects Of The UPS-Teamsters Strike : A
25 page paper discussing the 1997 strike against UPS, the first walkout in the
company’s history. While large companies, especially those dealing
business-to-business, rarely use delivery services for order shipment, UPS had been the
delivery service of choice for many of the small businesses in the country. The US Postal
Service and other delivery and courier services did what they could to make up for the
more than 12 million pieces normally handled by UPS daily, but most were forced to place
restrictions on accepting new customers long before the strike ended. While they
prospered, many of America’s small businesses were damaged right along with UPS.
Bibliography lists 17 sources. Ups-25.wps
Right To Work Laws And Labor Laws Prohibiting
Union Security Clauses : The Impact on the Changing Shape of Labor Relations: This
10 page paper provides an overview of the labor relations laws, including right to work
laws and laws prohibiting union security clauses in labor agreements. This paper evaluates
the guidelines set by the National Labor Relations Act, and also considers attempts at
initiating union security clauses and the implications of both for the negotiating and
arbitration of labor agreements. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Unionlaw.wps
Management, Labor, Unions, & The 1997 UPS
Strike : A 10 page paper examining the relationship between unions and management,
using the now-current UPS (United Parcel Service) strike as a
paper-long example. The UAW and GM’s Saturn Division had enjoyed a symbiotic
relationship for years, with each side working for the long-term benefit of the company
while protecting workers’ rights, as well as their responsibilities. UAW members
realize that there are thousands of workers overseas more than willing to eliminate auto
maker positions here, and that it is in their best interest to work for increased
productivity and efficiency. The Teamsters retain the old-school attitudes of the
"evil corporation," glossing over all the benefits that UPS provides its
employees. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Ups.wps
Management’s View of the UPS Pilots’
Contract Demands : A 6 page paper. The Independent Pilots Association (IPA)
representing UPS’ 2039 pilots allowed a by-mail survey of their members last August
(1997) following the end of the Teamsters’ strike against the company in the same
month. Though UPS offered pay raises for their pilots of between 36 and 94%, the pilots
nonetheless rejected UPS’ contract proposal. The average pilot pay at UPS currently
stands at $151,000. Pilots are restricted by law from working a full schedule—they
are all essentially part-time employees, and their current hourly rate (without a contract
renegotiation) stands at more than $200. Bibliography lists 6 sources. UPSPilot.wps
The United Parcel Service Strike of 1997 :
A 5 page paper discussing the UPS strike. The writer examines the goals and of both the
company management and the union and whether or not they were reached and how.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. 97ups.wps
UPS In Louisville, Kentucky : An 8
page paper that discusses the issue of UPS's expansion in Louisville, Kentucky and the
requests they made of the city and state for assurances that the thousands of available
jobs would be able to be filled. The writer discusses the benefits of having UPS located
in the city and how UPS and city and state government officials were able to work together
to resolve the problems. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Upsky.wps
The Importance Of Pilots' Unions / Airline
Industry : 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. Pilots.wps
Unions & The Effects of Strike on Auto
Workers : A 21 page thesis developed on the belief that the effects of striking on
the workers under the UAW and long-term and widespread. This paper explores the impact of
the strike on the individual as it relates to personal finances, productivity after the
strike, issues regarding job security because of the strike impact on corporate levels,
and job relationships between strikers and non-strikers after the fact. This paper
concludes that strikes may have become an ineffectual way to attempt change within
unionized structures because the negative impact on the employees is to great Bibliography
lists 10 sources. Autounio.wps
Labor - Management Relations / Frontier
Telephone of Rochester and Communications Workers of America (CWA Local 1170) : A
20 page paper providing a substantive overview of issues related to the labor/management
relationship between Frontier Telephone of Rochester and CWA Local 1170. The writer
considers the implications of the contract negotiations process, other negotiations within
the collective of the Baby Bells, and outlines the major components of the agreement made
in 1996. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Fronlab.wps
Use of Arbitration in Conflict Resolution : A
4 page research paper that examines the book Negotiation by Lewicki, et al (1994).
The writer gives the example of how a dispute between rival student newspapers was
resolved through the process of arbitration while discussing the general topic of
arbitration. Bibliography lists 1 source. Arbcon.wps
Lean Production Implementation In The Auto
Industry : A 20 page paper that studies the impact of implementing lean production
processes within auto industry plants. The paper presents a study of the effects on
employees perceptions of success and individual opinions in regards to human resource
development during the transition from mass to lean production styles. Bibliography lists
10 sources. Leanprod.wps
Hiring Jimmy Hoffa As A Negotiator : A
10 page research paper which looks at Jimmy Hoffa’s career as an expert negotiator.
Hoffa, as president of the Teamsters’ Union, wielded immense power throughout the 50s
and 60s and up until his disappearance in 1975. The writer examines --hypothetically--
whether or not Jimmy Hoffa would make a good negotiator in today’s political and
economic atmosphere. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Hoffa.wps
Should Public Sector Employees Be Allowed To
Strike? : An 8 page paper. Depending on the laws of the specific state, many
unionized public sector employees are allowed to strike; others are prevented from
striking by state law. Any unionized organization eventually discusses the possibility of
striking in order to prove points important to them at the time. The question is whether
public sector employees should have the same right to strike as those employed in the
private sector. The position presented here is that they should not. Bibliography lists
six sources. Publisect.wps
Trends & Principles In Labor Relations
: 25 pages in length. Increasing numbers of companies today are working to create and
maintain positive relationships with their employees. Many do have altruistic motives at
least to some degree, but the returns of productivity are of greatest importance.
Competitive pressures are greater today than at any other time, and businesses leading
their industries in productivity and profitability increasingly are those with the most
"human" forms of management and labor relations. Those most successful will be
the ones that can recognize that nearly every employee is indeed a valuable part of the
organization and wants to be valued as such. Bibliography lists 19 sources. Labornew.wps
Labor-Management Relations / Collective
Bargaining : This 12 page research paper might be subtitled: has collective
bargaining outlived its usefulness? The paper investigates the history of labor law
limited to the NLRA and the Taft-Hartley Act and their impact on labor-management
relations. The rapidly declining membership in unions and the changes in society have led
also to a change in employee-employer relations. Workers are not longer willing to simply
take direct orders from employers or from union officials and they clearly want more
involvement in the decisions affecting their jobs. A new type of social contract is
offered. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Collbarg.wps
The Taft-Hartley Act : 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. Tafthart.wps
Organized Crime and Labor Unions : The
connection between organized crime and labor unions are examined in this 6 page paper. The
Teamsters Union is highlighted as an example but other unions are discussed as well.
International implications of organized crime, inclusive of present and future trends are
included. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Maf.wps
Economic Globalization Worldwide Impacts for
Unions, Wages & Employment :
A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the impact of globalization on unions,
wages and employments, especially in light of world-wide trade policies. Bibliography
lists 7 sources Globalec.wps
U.S. Working Class Conditions 1990-1995
: A 10 page examination of the working class in the United States between 1990 and
1995. Examines wage trends and worker demographics and discriminations. Bibliography lists
9 sources. Uswork.wps
The Art of Negotiation : 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. Negoart.wps
Contract Termination, Streamlining, & The
Law : A 5 page exploration of the contradicting federal laws implemented in
order to streamline government, and how this applies to contract termination from the
viewpoint of labor relations. Divergent laws considered in the discussion include The
Procurement Act, The Welfare Reform Act of 1996, and Executive Order 12954 (and related
case law). Bibliography lists 6 sources. Conterm.wps
Labor Markets / China vs. U.S. : A 10
page paper comparing the labor markets of China and the US. Traces China’s journey
from a communal system to its present-day attempts at an open market system including a
brief description of the US open market system and what it means to a country’s
economy. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Usclabor.wps
Working Class Incorporation : A system
of distinction by class has existed in England for the entirety of their history. The
issue of the integration of the working class into a system compatible with the design of
democratic, capitalist society became significant during the Victorian era with the
transition of economic structure from a feudal economy to an industrial economy. This is
an 8 page paper that explores the process of transition in terms of the changes in the
working class order. The Palestinian Arab society and the socio-economic structure in
Ghana are used as models for comparison. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Workincl.wps
Air Traffic Controllers Dismissal And Its
Relation The Works Of Kant : A 6 page paper discussing Kant's imperatives to
government and the governed people as they relate to the firing of the Air Traffic
Controllers by Ronald Reagan. The paper postulates that Reagan's decision was
short-sighted, because his actions have potentially lead to that which he sought to
prevent--a socialistic public labor pool. The paper discusses the affects of his decision
in relationship to both the public and private sector, and how it may have resulted in the
quiet revolution affecting the private sector. Although Kant specifies that altruistic
citizens subject themselves to their sovereign, they must also police their sovereign, and
therefore, the long-term results of Reagan's decision are in the hands of the people.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Controlr.wps
Bruce Springsteen’s Serenade To Labor
: A 7 page paper relating the singer’s songs to the plight of the Americal Labor
Movement. Shortly after Billy Joel sang of the woes of "Allentown," the
story of hard-working Pennsylvania steel mill employees in the early 1980s, Bruce
Springsteen was making himself hugely rich and incomparably famous with some of the most
overtly political music in pop history. In the mid-1990s, the Springsteen message has
moved from the focus of the laid-off factory worker to that of the poor immigrant needing
work in whatever form. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Springst.wps
Thesis / Labor Issues in Firefighting :
A 25 page research paper dealing primarily with the relationship between fire company
staffing and firefighter and civilian fire deaths. Includes literature review,
methodology, statistical analysis, summary, recommendations, etc; It is ultimately
concluded that there may indeed be a relationship between decreased fire department
staffing levels and civilian deaths, as well as firefighter injuries. Firethes.wps
Labor Management Relations & Firefighters
: This 15 page report creates a fictitious situation in which firefighters at an air
base are at odds with their management team. The overall goal of the paper is to
illustrate the how personnel problems have a significant impact on operations and
productivity. Illustrations of the importance of supportive labor/management relations are
also presented. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Manlabor.wps
Firefighters And Minorities : A 7
page research paper that examines the position held by African-Americans in the nation's
fire departments. The writer argues that how a minority experiences employment as a
firefighter is largely based on their gender, not their race. Research indicates that
while male African-Americans may still have to fight for advancement within fire
departments, their right to be there is no longer an issue, while the presence of women,
black or white, is still very much resented. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Firemino.wps
New York City's "Tenant Movement"
: On April 1, 1904, NY's "tenant unions" & organizations went on
strike-- refusing to pay rent until their demands were met. In this 12 page research
paper, the writer details specific "battles" of the Tenant Movement-- relevant
situations, and their outcomes. An overview of 20th century history and the continuing
struggle for tenant's rights in New York is presented, as are the efforts of various
organizations such as the New York State Tenant and Neighborhood
Coalition (NYSTNC). The cases provided demonstrate that when workers' real
wages are squeezed by inflation or depression, in addition to conflicts at the point of
production, responses occur at household level in the form of struggles in the
reproductive sphere (demands for rent reductions, etc.). Bibliography lists 10 sources. Tenantmv.wps
Unions, Election Politics and the Plight of
American Laborer : 11 pages in length. Prior to the 1996 elections, this report
examined candidate Bill Clinton and possible candidate Pat Buchanan with respect to their
political views on labor and the plight of the American worker. The typical union
delegate's argument in favor of Buchanan is analyzed and a decision is made by the writer
that although neither Clinton nor his opposition will significantly benefit the average
worker's union,-- Buchanan would have indeed been the 'less of the two evils.'
Bibliography lists 11 sources. Laborpol.wps
Reverse Effects Of Labor Discrimination :
A 10 page research paper employing statistical analysis of, and trends in, black/white
employment figures based on 1970 and 1980 census data. The thesis is that while labor
discrimination on the surface seems to aid the majority group, it can in fact be
detrimental to the entire work force. Bibliography includes six cited references. Racedisc.wps
Employment Opportunities for Vietnam Vets :
Reasons why there is higher unemployment for Vietnam Vets are discussed in this 7 page
paper. Several issues are looked at including the devastating effects of PTSD.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Vietemp.wps
Right to Work / Economic Present :
A 10 page analysis of the right to work in the United States and the efficacy of the
Wagner Act and the Taft-Hartley Act in regards to the emerging global economy. The writer
argues that as the economy has evolved, so has the right to work, and cognizant US
citizens will recognize the necessity of reduced government intervention at a national
level, balanced by an increasing international presence. This directly affects the right
to work in terms of unionized labor vs. entrepreneurship. Bibliography lists 9 references.
Rgtowork.doc
Quesnay and Marx : A 16 page paper that
compares the pre-capitalist and socialist views of these two theorists. The paper
particularly reviews their work in light of labor, property and surplus and looks at the
finer similarities and contrasts between these points. The paper briefly looks at how the
antecedents of these theories have been passed down to the current age. It also posits
that although economists are reviewing various historical theories in an attempt to
identify the answers raised by global democratization and poverty issues, the answers to
these problems do not reside in historical theories or their synthesis. Bibliography lists
9 sources. Qmarx.wps
Book Review / "The Fragile Bridge --
Paterson Silk Strike of 1913" : A 6 page paper on this event in labor history
as described by Steven Golin in his 1988 book. The writer describes the conditions which
led to the unorganized strike by silk workers, who were subsequently supported by the IWW
and intellectuals of the time. Full citation is provided for the book. Silkstk.wps
Book Review / Barbara Kingsolver’s
"Holding the Line" : A 4 page paper that provides an overview of
Kingsolver's book. The mining strike of 1983 in Arizona was impacted significantly by the
role of the Women's Auxiliary, and Kingsolver provides and account of the strike with
consideration from the perspective of the women. No additional sources cited. Kingsolv.wps
Antitrust And Collective Bargaining In Brown
v. Pro Football, Inc. : A 15 page case comment on a Supreme Court case involving
antitrust and labor law exemptions. The writer details the historical background of the
law in the case, the various findinngs and holdings, the dissent, and analyzes the
reasoning in the decision. No additional sources cited. Collbarg.wps
Book Review / The Importance of Labor in the
U.S. Economy : This 4 page essay reviews Boyer, Boyer & Morais' book entitled
"Labor's Untold Story." For the most part, the work discusses the important and
ever-changing role that labor has played in the U.S. economy from the 19th century onward.
No Bibliography. Laborhis.wps
Airline Mechanics & F.A.A. Regulation :
A 21 page paper on the regulations imposed on airline mechanics. The writer details the
problems and suggested solutions, as well as the impact of the FAA's proposed regulation
Part 66 on the future of airline mechanics. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Far.wps
"Sweatshops" Of The United States
: A 7 page paper pointing not only to the existence of, but the resurgence in the
sweatshops we normally associate only with the end of the 19th century, in which children
were employed for long shifts and adult employees were expected to work fourteen and
eighteen hours each day, often for less than $20 for their entire day’s efforts. US
Labor Secretary Robert Reisch has vowed to us self-reporting and consumer awareness and
activism for combating the sweatshop mentality. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Sweatsho.wps
Labor Issues In The Late 1990s : A 3
page overview of the labor market problems, including lack of trained labor. Issues
touched on include education, Work Opportunities Act (welfare reduction), and contract
labor. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Laboreco.doc
Issues In Labor Law : This 5 page
paper looks at several articles pertinent to labor law as contained in a 1993 issue of
Conservative Digest. The articles are discussed in terms of labor trends in the nineties.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Lablaws.wps
Bases for Persistent Income Discrepancies
: A 7 page paper discussing possible reasons for the wide discrepancy of income levels
in the US. Though there are many factors, much of the issue involves risk. As in the stock
market, the higher the risk of a venture, the higher the return. Factory workers and
teachers, notoriously low-paid, typically have assumed very little risk in their
professions, while a pro sport star could suffer a career-ending injury at any time. There
is no question that income levels in the US are absurdly skewed, but it also is fitting
that those with the most to lose also see the greatest rewards. Bibliography lists 10
sources. Salaries.wps
Slavery In The New World / Work Force :
A 5 page research essay that investigates the reasons Africans came to be exploited as
slave labor. Researchers point to the sugar boom in the Mediterranean and then again in
Brazil, labor shortages and the reliability of black slaves. Both nations owed their
success to black slaves. Their success established the model of labor for a successful
colony. The model was then repeated in developing colonies. Bibliography included. Slave.doc
Labor Movement In The Late 19th Century : A
5 page research paper which examines how the history of the labor movement has been
misrepresented in the media. The writer focuses on the Haymarket riot in Chicago which
resulted from the nationwide strike in the 1880s to get an eight-hour workday as an
example of the establishment forces which were set against the labor movement at that
time. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Labormov.wps
Walter Reuther & The Labor Movement :
In 8 pages, the writer discusses Walter Reuther and his contributions to the labor
movement. Walter Reuther "led millions of Americans to decent wages, safer workplaces
and the rudimentary tools of workplace democracy". Bibliography lists 10 sources. Reuther.wps
Philip Murray : 7 pages in length.
Philip Murray was, perhaps, one of the most defiant voices in labor history. The Scotsman
who crossed over to the United States in 1902 always had a predominantly fiery personality
when it came to labor relations. He did not appreciate the way manual labor workers were
treated by their superiors and after having a fight with his own foreman, he and hundreds
of other disgruntled workers fought back by forming a chapter of the United Mine Workers
(UMW), of which Murray was elected in 1904. The writer discusses his fervor for fairness
that eventually catapulted him to become the president of two very influential labor
organizations. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Philmurr.wps
The Biases of Labor Organizations : 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. Laborg.wps
Robert B. Reich / Secretary of Labor : A
10 page paper discussing Reich’s contributions to the relationship between organized
labor and corporate interest. Robert Reich has his critics on all sides—liberals
complain that he is far too conservative; conservatives complain that his views are too
liberal—but he is one of the few realistic observers of the state of commerce and of
labor in the 1990s. Some, even many, do see him as a classic fence-sitter, unable to
decide whether he is liberal or conservative, but Reich himself obviously has no such
doubts regarding his own conclusions in the necessity of both sides working together for
mutual benefit. He has been able to overcome the "us vs them" mentality of the
traditional adversarial relationship between labor and business, as have many who are
daily involved in the realities of business today Bibliography lists 8 sources. Reich.wps
The Life Of Rose Pesotta / A Study In Labor
Organization : A 4 page research paper on the biography of one of America's first
female labor leaders. The writer relates the extraordinary life of Rose Pesotta to current
sociological theory of social movement organization and shows how it illustrates these
principles. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Gentleg.wps
American Labor : A 4 page
paper discussing Max Green’s book, "Epitaph for American Labor : How Union
Leaders Lost Touch with America." Green is generally very opinionated and does little
to actually illustrate anything in the way of an unbiased history. This is more a book
about one single view point of the labor union with little other information included.
While Green does not seem to believe the union is serving America justly he apparently
does not have any solutions to offer other than the complete dismantling of the labor
union. No additional sources cited. Amerlbk.wps
Pay Equity / Public vs. Private Sectors :
A 6 page research paper on the book Rights at Work: Pay Equity Reform and Politics of
Legal Mobilization by Michael McCann. The writer demonstrates that McCann’s main
thesis, which is that legal action makes a viable tool for instituting social change, is a
sound one, and that McCann’s recommendations in pursuing change in the private sector
to equal that found in the public sector should be considered by the leaders of the Pay
Equity Movement. No additional sources cited. Payeqty.wps
Pay Equity Movement / Role of Social Change
: A 6 page essay that discusses how Michael McCann’s book, Rights at Work: Pay
Equity Reform and Politics of Legal Mobilization, reveals what Pay Equity movements
tell us about the role of social change in the United States. The writer demonstrates how
McCann’s book gives an overview of social change particularly in regard to the
women’s movement and pay equity issues. No additional sources cited. Eqtypay.wps
"The End of Work" by Jeremy Rifkin
: A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Rifkin's book. This paper supports the
contentions of Rifkin regarding the decreases in employment levels that are a result of
increasing technological dependency. Bibliography lists no additional sources. Endwork.wps
The Robens' & Williams' Reports : 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. Robwill.wps
Reasons Behind Staying With or Leaving Behind a
Job : This 7 page report discusses the issues surrounding job loss and job
security. Why are some people willing to leave a job behind, even a good one, while others
cling to a job they might despise. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Stayleav.wps
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