The policy and position of the University of Northern Florida's library for compliance with the newly revised Copyright Law of January 1978 is reflected in this document, which serves as official notice to and protection of the library's employees in regard to the law. Summaries of provisions and requirements of the law and methods of compliance,…

This glossary is designed for practitioners who have no special preparation in public sector labor relations but who must know its vocabulary because of their growing involvement in the field. For those practitioners whose jurisdictions lie within the six midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, the names…

In 1947 Nebraska established a unique Court of Industrial Relations to resolve disputes between government agencies and public employees. The court's five part-time judges are appointed by the governor to six-year terms, and the court's operating costs are covered in the state budget. Even so, costs to litigants may be higher than necessary. The…

This article discusses the long-term growth of employee-benefit plans (which have grown tremendously since 1950) and assesses this trend in terms of real gains. The article states that contributions, by 1970, were nine times greater and benefit outlays 14 times greater than in 1950, and the number of persons covered by most types of benefits grew…

The guide is intended to assist Extension Service Supervisors plan and carry out activities to help their subordinates adjust to new jobs and become meaningfully productive as soon as possible. Modification to fit specific requirements is recommended. The orientation process is described, and its seven phases are treated separately: personal…

This document is a compilation of off-campus study centers for government employees. Listings are shown on an agency by agency basis, and the location of each center and a description of the courses and degrees available to governmental personnel are given. An institution index and a subject index are included at the end of the document. (CK)

Included in this directory is information concerning the structure, size, location, and policies of the 25 largest organizations affecting state and local employees. Among the organizations listed are the: (1) American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, (2) American Federation of Teachers, (3) International Brotherhood of…

Guidelines for the complete Commerce Supervisory Course are presented. The four unit headings in this guide are: Introductory to Supervision, Personnel Management for Supervisors, Individual and Group Performance, and Supervisory Operational Activities. (NF)

A description of the courses and seminars given by the General Management Training Center of the U. S. Civil Service Commission to provide training opportunity for managers working in Washington metropolitan area at all levels of government is given. Categories of courses are: Entry Level Training; Supervisory Training; Management Training;…

Data collected in two companies in one industry give partial support to the contention that organizational control mechanisms are related to the emotional well-being of employees. (Author)

Remedial reading classes were given for 75 employees (15 to 32-years- old) of a vocational rehabilitation center after it was found that a number of persons at the center could neither read nor write. (Author/IM)