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Shepherd, W. F. – Training Officer, 1973
The philosophy and workability of the concept of worker participation in management decisions is discussed in the context of British society. It is recommended that four interests be represented in any kind of Workers' Council: management, workers, shareholders, and consumers. (AG)
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Employer Employee Relationship, Labor Conditions, Labor Relations
Schiavoni, Michael R. – Personnel Administrator, 1978
Examines the influence of social, economic, government, and organized labor forces on employee relations and reviews the implications of those four forces for employee relations and management. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Employer Employee Relationship, Futures (of Society), Government (Administrative Body)
Van Tine, Warren R. – 1993
While the building and printing industries flourished in pre-Civil War Columbus, manufacturing languished. The manufacturing base grew and diversified from 1820 to 1850. Few unions emerged, and those that did seldom lasted long. During the Civil War business and manufacturing increased to serve the camps and prisons established in Columbus. When…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Employer Employee Relationship, Labor Conditions, Labor Demands
Hoffman, Alice M. – 1986
This booklet presents a method of teaching the history of labor unions in a creative and interesting manner. The labor pioneers presented in this booklet have been chosen with the thought that they would provide inspiration for young people who are studying the 300 years or more of Pennsylvania history. These laborers, who came from the ranks of…
Descriptors: Economics, Elementary Secondary Education, Humanities, Labor Conditions
Shedd, Joseph B. – 1973
The purpose of this report is to provide a firmer foundation for considering the questions involved in regular workers' reactions to training programs for the disadvantaged. Operating from what is largely a social-psychological perspective, the writer has attempted to outline some of the issues which seem important. Since there has been so little…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Blacks, Compensatory Education, Industrial Training
Manitoba Social Science Teacher, 1994
Devoted to the Winnipeg General Strike in 1919, this document provides social science teachers with details of the strike as well as general information on teaching about unions, labor, and working-class history. The first article, "The Winnipeg General Strike" (Doug Smith), presents the events during and prior to the Winnipeg General…
Descriptors: Females, Foreign Countries, Industrialization, Instructional Materials
Kessler, Harold; And Others – 1972
Designed for the secondary level, this curriculum guide on labor unions provides an historical background, inquiry-oriented classroom lessons, and resources. The guide contains 17 lessons which examine the structure and daily activities of unions and their members. The first six lessons explore the structure and function of local and national…
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Curriculum Guides, Grievance Procedures, Instructional Materials
Nash, Al – 1977
Diverse opinions are held by workers, union officials, and labor researchers about the importance of the quality of working life to workers. Major issues in this debate focus on the following questions: (1) Is there a workers' movement to improve the quality of working life? (2) Do workers seek meaning and self-fulfillment in their jobs? (3) Can…
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Employer Employee Relationship, Experiments, Failure

Kazin, Michael; Ross, Steven J. – Journal of American History, 1992
Describes the history of Labor Day and its development from social movement to casual holiday. Emphasizes the inherent conflict in trying to arouse positive public opinion while providing organization for workers. Focuses on celebrations in New York (NY), San Francisco (CA), Los Angeles (CA), and Atlanta (GA). Divides the historical development…
Descriptors: Activism, Capitalism, Holidays, Immigrants
Stewart, James; Giese, James R. – 1989
This booklet is part of a series of units designed to help students take and defend a position on public issues. The booklet is premised on the idea that the study of how various labor-related conflicts were resolved in the past can throw light on the problem of how they ought to be resolved here and now. That is why this particular unit looks at…
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Employer Employee Relationship, Employers, History Instruction
International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, Detroit, MI. – 1974
This pamphlet on labor history highlights some of labor's economic and political actions during the past 200 years. The purpose is to provide inspiration and motivation for greater participation in union work. The introduction explains the purpose of unions--to pursue economic independence and social stature for all individuals--for defenseless…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Economic Factors, Elementary Secondary Education, Employed Women
Stokes, Bruce – 1978
The world economic situation is beset by growing worker dissatisfaction, slowing economic growth, and rising energy and resource costs. A partial solution to these problems may be worker participation in management and ownership. As production has become more dehumanized and workers have become increasingly dissatisfied and alienated, the quality…
Descriptors: Administration, Cooperatives, Decision Making, Economic Climate