From the WPA to Workfare: It's Time for a Truly Progressive Government Work Program.

Rose, Nancy E.

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ERIC Number: EJ424032

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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From the WPA to Workfare: It's Time for a Truly Progressive Government Work Program.

Rose, Nancy E.

Journal of Progressive Human Services, v1 n2 p17-42 1990

Examines two government voluntary job creation programs: the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s and the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act in the 1970s, that have created conflicts with the logic of capitalist production for profit. Suggests principles and policies for a progressive government work program. (JOW)

Descriptors: Capitalism, Employment Programs, Federal Government, Federal Programs, Job Development, Labor Market, Private Sector, Welfare Recipients

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Comprehensive Employment and Training Act

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