Despite what Frances Fox Piven and Richard Cloward say, the poor lack power to achieve substantial social gain, no matter how militant they may be. The major area of organization and action for those interested in eliminating poverty is within the ranks of organized labor. (Author/ EB)

Compares 1978 survey results to those of 1971 survey on union's job evaluation views. Thirty-nine unions out of 180 American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations and other selected unions responded to questions on job evaluation preferences, practices, origination, problems, and union policies. Results indicated modest trend…

Presents the content and conclusions from sessions of an international seminar on the role of trade unions in educational reform, organized by the International Labour Office in May 1976 and held near Oslo, Norway. (MF)

A British college teacher describes his 1976 summer study tour to colleges, universities, and labor unions in the United States and the variety of labor education programs that have been developed, in which labor unions have taken a direct interest. (MF)

The status of collective bargaining among those government jurisdictions and organizations where bargaining remains uncommon is examined. Some potentially dangerous assumptions are reviewed and the role to be played by public institutions is cited. (LBH)

Methods used by one college and faculty union in approaching the department chairman issue in collective bargaining--inclusion or exclusion in the bargaining unit--is examined. The final agreement is not a model contract, but does contain certain innovative compromises that made the resolution acceptable to both administration and faculty. (LBH)

The basic problem addressed here is: Do role functions of building principals and local union leaders conflict as a result of expected behavior, or is there cooperation based on a system of common values? (Author/AM)

This symposium includes the title article by Daniel Nelson and "Unions Need to Confront the Results of New Technology" (Dennis Chamot); "Technological Change and Unionization in the Service Sector" (Cynthia B. Costello); and "Globalization and the Worldwide Division of Labor" (Harley Shaiken). (SK)

Analyzing state data for 1959-1978, the author finds that the enactment of laws requiring public sector employers to bargain with majority representatives of their employees was the single most important factor in the growth of teacher unions. (Author/SK)

Outlines five myths used as arguments against teacher merit pay. While teacher preparation, salaries, and evaluation are essential elements of performance pay plans, they should not be isolated from related issues. Includes a sidebar on problems the Fairfax County (Virginia) merit pay plan is encountering with the teacher union. (MD)

Highlights of the National Education Association's (NEA) annual meeting include endorsement of a national network of "learning laboratories" designed to help restructure public education. (MLF)

Presents the working paper from an International Labour Office (ILO) symposium on international development and the role of workers' education. Covers the state of the world, poverty, worker education, labor unions, program planning, and the role of the ILO. (JOW)

Presents the report of an International Labour Office (ILO) symposium on international development and the role of workers' education. Covers the general situation, issues, role of trade unions, educational aspects of workers' involvement in development issues, and the role of the ILO. (JOW)

Discusses the history of the American Vocational Association in terms of its relationship to organized labor as both promoted the rights and welfare of the working class. (CH)