Describes the background of OCLC's international interests and briefly surveys the collaborative activities being undertaken in Europe, the Far East, and Canada. Both the benefits to all involved parties and problems that must be resolved are discussed. (two references) (Author/CLB)

The author reports on his experience in organizing and running a two-week workshop for finance officers of African trade unions. A notable aspect of this was an attempt to use action learning methodology. He illustrates the advantages and the barriers to applying the action learning philosophy in a relatively short-period, off-site training…

Reviews nine picture books on Appalachia: (1) "Appalachia: Voices of the Sleeping Birds" (Rylant); (2) "My Great-Aunt Arizona" (Houston); (3) "Trouble at the Mines" (Rappaport); (4) "Sweet Creek Holler" (White); (5) "In Coal Country" (Hendershot, Allen); (6) "Coal Mine Peaches" (Dionetti,…

Examines differences in the pattern of sheepskin effects (possession of an academic diploma) across a full set of union, nonunion, public, and private labor markets. Sheepskin effects (and resultant screening evidence) are strongest in the private sector, nonunion labor markets and virtually absent in any public sector or unionized labor markets.…

After many years of competition to represent teachers, the National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers are finding common concerns and increasing numbers of cooperative ventures. Some local unions have merged; a general merger, in the interest of improving education, is being considered. (MSE)

A salary-schedule compression is the process of reducing the number of salary schedule steps while still giving annual salary increases. Explains what school districts can do during negotiations to compress a schedule without awarding greater increases than originally intended. A sidebar shows a table for relating years of teaching experience to…

A discussion of volunteers on the college campus looks at research on volunteerism in the United States in general and on campuses in particular, and reviews literature on volunteer motivation, the college campus as a context for transmission of values, and the importance of mentors in development of humanitarian concern. (MSE)

Suggests that U.S. higher education reinforces the nation's individualistic values, including rejection of socialism's group orientation. Explains that the university promoted social mobility in the postwar era. Suggests that U.S. guilt about race relations gave rise to affirmative action. Argues that the policy ironically has heightened awareness…

Honeywell Inc.'s Canadian manufacturing facility offers comprehensive adult education and training programs. Courses offered spearhead cultural changes needed to become globally competitive. Changes start on the factory floor with those who directly affect three aspects of customer satisfaction: on-time delivery, product quality, and low cost.…

In the complex environment of campus activities planning and higher education, individual values do occasionally affect the ability of campus activities professionals to apply explicit professional ethics. These professionals must accentuate the understanding and application of professional values and minimize other values that inhibit them from…

The two segments of membership of the National Association for Campus Activities, commercial and school, can collaborate most effectively for multicultural campus programing through good communication, school identification of specific cultural issues to be addressed in programing, and establishment of standards and expectations for implementation…

A 20-year study indicated that educational salaries at all levels have continuously declined relative to the average weekly earnings in Australia. Possible explanations are the role of government, the national teachers' union policy toward different payment systems, and the cultural attitude toward intellectual endeavor. (JOW)

A study examined the factors influencing the participation in the labor market of 150 women with young children, including their aims, training needs, and constraints. Their self-perceived employment needs were related to the policies and practices of employers and trade unions. (JOW)

Weary of adversarial contract negotiations, management and staff at Glenview (Illinois) Public Schools worked with union leaders to design a collaborative or strategic bargaining system. Superintendent played a significant role by obtaining board and union confidence, educating others about newly restructured roles, and moving from directing to…

Describes four student union building designs that make students feel more comfortable in their surroundings. Examples show how design can inspire campus life and school spirit, enhance food service and increase the number of cash business customers, and provide a community feeling through the addition of multiservices. (GR)