Browsing The Worker Institute by Subject "labor rights"

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    • Building Social Movement Unionism: The Transformation of the American Labor Movement 

      Turner, Lowell; Hurd, Richard W. (2001-01-01)
      [Excerpt] In the United States, the renewed energy displayed by the labor movement is particularly promising. From organizing drives to strike victories to legislative campaigns, labor's renewed influence in the American ...

    • Labor Action Tracker: Annual Report 2021 

      Kallas, Johnnie; Grageda, Leonardo; Friedman, Eli (2022)
      [Excerpt] 2021 was a dramatic year for the US labor movement, with an upsurge in strike activity that gained extensive media attention. In light of ongoing speculation about the scope of these actions, we are particularly ...

    • Revival of the American Labor Movement: Issues, Problems, Prospects 

      Turner, Lowell; Katz, Harry C.; Hurd, Richard W. (2001-01-01)
      [Excerpt] The purpose of this book is to examine union revitalization efforts: to identify central developments, to analyze strengths and weaknesses in the new initiatives, and to assessprogress made and prospects for the ...

    • Women and Union Leadership in the UK and USA: First Findings From a Cross-National Research Project 

      Kirton, Gill; Healy, Geraldine; Alvarez, Sally; Lieberwitz, Risa; Gatta, Mary (2010-05-01)
      This is a report prepared for Cornell Conference on Women and Union Leadership held at Cornell University, New York City on May 8th 2010 and for Queen Mary/SERTUC Workshop on Women and Union Leadership held at Congress ...

    • Young + Old = Union Power 

      Margolies, Ken (2010-03-01)
      [Excerpt] As a steward, whatever your age, your job is to represent and unite members of all generations. This can be challenging, especially when there are barriers to communication and understanding between the "old-timers" ...