A description of unionization among college faculty from January 1 through December 31, 1987 focuses on agents elected, the American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association, the American Association of University Professors, no-agent elections, decertifications, strikes, legislation, demographic analysis, and first contracts…

This study investigated the phenomena of strike propensity and strike compliance among teachers in an illegal teachers' strike that occurred in British Columbia, Canada, in 1983. A questionnaire developed for this study was distributed in early 1984 to a random sample of 1,000 teachers from eight school districts; a total of 456 responded. The…

The purposes of the United Automobile Workers labor studies program are to: (1) provide a broader understanding and perspective of economic, social, and political problems of our society and the role which unions and workers should play in it; (2) provide educational opportunities for individual growth and advancement; and (3) equip members of…

New technologies have made radical changes in the way work is done. This development has passed by German trade unions anchored traditionally among workers in industrial production and stuck in the old model of the full-time employee with a predictable career and a job for life. Consequently, between 1991-98, about 3 million out of the former 11…

The growth of unionization and the enactment of collective bargaining legislation are considered to be the causes of increased strike activity in the public sector. This paper includes statistical data on the frequency and number of public employee strikes in each state; summarizes the state labor legislation; and presents an average of strikes,…

Reasons for the slow development of collective bargaining on campuses include: (1) negative attitude held by most professors regarding unionism, (2) oversupply of professors in the labor market, and (3) union difficulties in organizing professors. (Excerpted from a paper presented at the annual meeting of the Industrial Relations Research…

Steps and successful techniques for grievance handling and a review of the major legislation connected with unionism. (MLF)

Gives highlights of library cooperation in Canada. (PF)

The conclusion of a report on a survey of collective bargaining in academic libraries. (PF)

Various responses to a presentation made at the annual meeting of the College Store Managers concerning the retail method. (PG)

A description of the process and circumstances which brought one faculty to a decision in favor of collective bargaining. (Editor)

Although psychologists have recently expressed interest in working for and with labor unions and their members, the relationship in the past has ranged from mutual indifference to open hostility. This traditional lack of interaction has created an information vacuum. Unions need to know that psychologists are not all alike, although they do all…

Describes the apparent downturn in the formation of faculty bargaining units in 1973 and examines the possible causes, suggesting enabling legislation as a significant factor. (Editor)

The National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers are facing three realities that might make them reluctant to strike: an army of unemployed teachers, an internecine battle, and a rotten economy. (Author/IRT)