
Unions and Labor Laws
Martha Bridegam(Author)
Chelsea House Publishers
Will be published approx. on 30. December 2009
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-60413-511-4 (ISBN)
Description
Though most workplaces in the United States are nonunion, the work of unions in previous generations helped to create benefits we often take for granted today, such as weekends off, the 40-hour workweek, and medical benefits. And after declining in number for generations, union membership may again be on the rise as weak economic conditions lead employers to impose layoffs and pay cuts. The power of unions, however, has also been responsible for the creation of often corrupt and bullying labor leaders and crippling strikes. Individual unions' attitudes have varied from inclusive to racist, from democratic to elitist. Are union leaders and members heroes or villains? Are employers who oppose unions merely selfish? ""Unions and Labor Laws"" examines these complex issues from a variety of viewpoints.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Broomall
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 14 to 17 years
Illustrations
full-colour photographs, elements of the argument, resources, sidebars, index
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
371 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60413-511-4 (9781604135114)
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