Reviews research on teacher work tasks and individual and collective teacher resistance. Based on a case study of four teachers at an urban, unionized, middle school; distinguishes between institutional political resistance and cultural political resistance. (FMW)

Purpose: Responding to the recent split in the US labor movement, this paper aims to argue that learning must become an integral part of a progressive union devoted to organizing. Design/methodology/approach: This paper traces the evolution of vocational education in US industrial unions and critiques it in light of the challenges facing labor…

According to an analysis by the AFL-CIO, unemployment is still a problem 4 years after the end of the last recession. Since that time, although employment is up, many jobs lack adequate pay and benefits and many jobs are insecure. In addition, 7.7 million people are still jobless, compared to fewer than 3 million in the 1960s. In addition, the…

This booklet is the first in a series about teacher union issues. It notes that agency fees raise profound issues in education, labor relations, and public policy. Chapter 1 introduces the booklet, explaining that it is helps clarify major agency fee issues and recommend appropriate action. Chapter 2, NEA/AFT Revenues from Agency Fees, explains…

A study examined behaviors of participants trained in a nonadversarial model of contract negotiation, focusing on possible influences of formal and informal power structures, written and unwritten rules, and firmly entrenched adversarial behavior on the bargaining process. Participants were representatives of a district's teacher union and board…

This booklet is designed to help labor union members feel comfortable when asked to speak in schools about the role of the unions. Students are interested in meeting people who can tell them about the world of work. This guide helps speakers to prepare a successful classroom presentation. There are three sections in the guide. Section 1, "Going to…

The study of teachers may well be a lens for fusing history of education's disparate perspectives, for teachers stand at the intersection of several of historiography's most dynamic currents. Teachers can be categorized as women, workers, professionals, citizens, and conveyers of values and ideas. Yet, until quite recently, teachers and their…

The history of the California Federation of Teachers, spanning 70 years, is documented in this book that contains two parts. The first part of the book discusses the teachers' union in the context of each of the seven decades of its existence: "1920s: The Conditions of Teachers"; "1930s: A Debating Society Struggles to…

Findings from a study that explored the role changes and stresses experienced by superintendents in school districts undergoing school and union restructuring are reported in this paper. Methodology involved interviews and field investigation in five cities--Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Louisville, Miami, and Rochester. New superintendent roles…

Results of a survey of college faculty elections concerning faculty unionization conducted from 1965 through 1990 are presented. Election results were obtained from the National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the profession directories. Survey results include: (1) bargaining agents were successful in 75% of…

If unions are to be kept from taking over institutions, trustees must understand their role as keepers of the public trust, and commit themselves to winning at the bargaining table. This article offers a list of practical guidelines for trustees involved in contract negotiations. (Author/NHM)

Discusses the implications of a case accepted for review by the U.S. Supreme Court. (MLF)

Theory and experience indicate that authoritarian management causes reduced labor productivity and increased worker dissatisfaction. Nonetheless, management defends its presumed functional superiority, and unions will not press for shared authority for fear of undermining their present position. (Author/JG)

Describes the main features and results of collective relations in postsecondary education in Canada, particularly Quebec, with emphasis on the parties involved, methods used, scope and content of negotiations and discussions, and the legal, financial, and institutional context within which this process operates. (JT)

Recounts the difficulties of bringing together state and regional programs in a nationwide system. (Author)