The paper traces the evolution of Eastman Kodak's computer produced union catalog on microfiche and describes the current operational procedures. Advantages and disadvantages are discussed, as well as possible future development. An example of a title record displayed on microfiche is included. (Author/JPF)

Discusses a system developed to combine collaborative bargaining and adversarial bargaining called dual collective bargaining. Includes a step-by-step discussion of the groundrules under which this system operates. (MD)

Outlines the concerns about collective bargaining issues and teachers brought about as a result of the "National Labor Relations Board v. Yeshiva University" decision. (MD)

In another criticism of Iorio's article, the author outlines how the "Yeshiva issue" has thrown up a smoke screen and covered the larger agenda to stall governance reforms in public schools. (MD)

Representatives of the National Council on Vocational Education, the National Alliance of Business, and organized labor training programs discuss their views on technical committees. They generally agree that the committees, although still in their infancy, are beneficial. (JOW)

Examines the impact of collective bargaining on faculty compensation at two-year colleges over the period 1970 to 1981. Shows that faculty at unionized community colleges have not experienced significantly greater increases in compensation than their nonunionized counterparts. (DMM)

The Symposium on Special Issues for Workers' Education in Industrialized Countries covered several topics: trade union opinions, the need for public debate, development education, new trends, investments and respect for union rights, union solidarity, resources allocated to workers' education, the role of the International Labor Office, and right…

Reviews present labor statutes and examines three alternatives to current practices; proposes that teaching, by its nature, is not well administered by industrial standards or well adjudicated through industrial unionism. Suggests "professional unionism" as a means of effecting educational reform. (DR)

Economic hardships suffered by Chicago teachers during the first four years of the Great Depression were exacerbated by a self-apppointed "Citizens' Committee" of tax-dodging businesspeople who dictated municipal fiscal policy to the corrupt city government. Teachers unions led public protests that prevented worse abuses but did not…

This article, in addition to addressing financial gains, focuses on the impact that unions have in other areas of higher education. It is especially concerned with changes in governance structures that can be attributed to the influence of unions. (Author/CT)

Addresses issue of viability of the American Library Association (ALA) as a quasi-union. Discussion covers concerns raised over whether ALA should become collective bargaining agent for librarians, experiences of three professional organizations that became quasi-unions, and impact of ALA's decision not to accept role on its professional stature.…

This interview with the General Secretary of the International Federation of Commercial, Clerical, Professional, and Technical Employees ranges over the problems created for these workers by micro-technology. (SK)

The author outlines the characteristic stresses faced by people before a major redundancy or factory closure. He argues the case for the use of independent services in redundancy counseling. (Author)

The resolution of public sector negotiations impasses by a vote of the electorate is presented as a new solution that is the best available in teachers' union disputes with administration. It puts the accountability in the hands of the people who must live with the decision. (MD)

Examines the difference in productivity between union and nonunion contractors in the construction industry within two samples, one of 83 commercial office buildings completed in 1973-1974 and the other of 68 elementary and secondary schools completed in 1972. The analysis includes controls for differences in capital-labor ratios, observable labor…