Outlines a discussion between Albert Shanker, president of the American Federation of Teachers, and Wes Apker, executive director of the Association of California School Administrators, that centered on the status of collective bargaining in the schools. (MD)

Some generalizations from experiences at Eastern Michigan University of the grievance process include: the importance of recordkeeping, training personnel to handle grievances, and solving problems internally rather than taking them to arbitration. (MLW)

Four case studies are analyzed to demonstrate how situational and role constraints in organizations make nonparticipation the most practical adjustment for workers. Organizational settings are viewed as socializing contexts that teach workers what is expected, valued, and actually pays off. The implications of this view for other forms of worker…

A long-term approach to collective bargaining is presented that involves school administrators and the union working together in a collaborative process of negotiation. In this way the bargaining process works as a series of opportunities for both parties to solve mutual problems. (MD)

The growth of unionism among teachers during the 1970s is attributed to exclusive representation. Considers the appropriateness of granting to a union the exclusive right to represent public employees. (MLF)

An 18-month quality-of-working-life experiment in an underground coal mine was conducted using autonomous work groups. Increased production, motivation, and safety resulted, but discontent was created among other workers at the mine. (TA)

Reviews state legislation governing collective bargaining for noninstructional school personnel, discusses bargaining units for noninstructional personnel, and suggests some ways school district administrators can effectively bargain with unions and associations representing noninstructional personnel. (JG)

This paper examines labor issues that affect school employees. It is divided into four sections: school reform; teacher compensation; scope of bargaining; and collaborative (nonadversarial) bargaining. The longest section, which focuses on various reform movements in the schools, examines accountability, school choice, and the questions…

This document is comprised of articles of agreement and addenda by and between the County of Rensselaer and the Board of Trustees of Hudson Valley Community College as co-employer and the Hudson Valley Community Faculty Association ("association"). The articles address topics such as recognition and dues deductions, non-discriminatory…

This document is comprised of articles of agreement and addenda by and between the County of Rensselaer and the Board of Trustees of Hudson Valley Community College as co-employers and the College Non-Teaching Professional Organization, NEA/NY ("association"). The articles address topics such as determination of employment titles, civil…

Composition teachers should combine self-identification and direct political action by belonging to the labor movement and working collectively toward expanding its range and power and consequently their own. Previously, members of the composition faculty have been involved in the labor movement, but several obstacles may interfere with deeper…

Discusses professionalism activities taken by the American Chemical Society such as exerting pressures on employers, setting up a manpower policy group, and establishing a legal aid loan program. (CC)

The crucial assumption underlying new Soviet legislation is the existence of common interest of workers and management in production; stressing cooperation, consultation, and creative participation and an increase in the role of trade unions in decision making. (Editor)

An undergraduate participant discusses his views on a three day symposium on Economic and Technological Aspects of Chemistry." The Chemistry Department at the University of York, England, presented opportunities for chemists in industry. (TS)

Shows how industrial relations affect and are affected by actions taken at all levels of an organization. (Author/LF)