This guide is designed to be used by union leaders wishing to increase the basic skills (the full array of reading, writing, communication, math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills) of their members by running a workplace learning program. It provides guidelines for analyzing the needs of the target group of workers and for developing an…

Composition teachers should combine self-identification and direct political action by belonging to the labor movement and working collectively toward expanding its range and power and consequently their own. Previously, members of the composition faculty have been involved in the labor movement, but several obstacles may interfere with deeper…

A study analyzed recently tenured teachers' perceptions about union reform, examining factors shaping their beliefs and noting efforts of Rochester, New York's Rochester Teachers' Association (RTA) to promote reform and foster new leadership. Newly tenured teachers completed interviews on: the RTA's role; a description of the RTA; what influenced…

Successful completion of dual enrollment programs prepares individuals to be skilled operating engineers (thoughh apprenticeship) and credits academic achievement with Associate degrees (from participating colleges) which may be applied toward higher degrees as the graduate/journeymen expand their career opportunities. Economic status is not a…

A study was done to determine the effect of ten variables upon the earnings of vocational graduates of Missouri junior college vocational programs. (KP)

Discusses the factors influencing teachers' membership in unions. (RK)

Lists the reasons why professors are turning to collective bargaining and why they must seek strength in unity. (SP)

The crucial assumption underlying new Soviet legislation is the existence of common interest of workers and management in production; stressing cooperation, consultation, and creative participation and an increase in the role of trade unions in decision making. (Editor)

Describes Job Corps union training programs for disadvantaged youth and placement of trainees as apprentices in the five major labor union trades. (MF)

Professor Max Eddy, Head of Purdue University's Department of Industrial Education, with the assistance of J.P. Corcoran, Director of a trade union training department, describe the development of a programme of training for apprentice instructors run jointly by the union and the university. (Editor)

Activities of Online Computer Library Center, a nonprofit corporation developed in 1967 that provides a cooperative, computerized network, are discussed. Member, staff, and financial growth; unique subsystems (cataloging, acquisitions, serials control, interlibrary loan, retrospective conversion); problems with terminals, taxes, and competitive…

Extra space was found in existing structures and remodeled for use as a student center in New York, an art academy in Pennsylvania, and history department office space at Stanford University (California). (MLF)

McGuire, president of the National Education Association (NEA) since 1979, discusses NEA's involvement in political and social issues; the benefits of the organization's advocacy activities; union and collective bargaining issues; NEA's involvement in higher education; education for the handicapped; teacher education; and the role of psychology in…

Traces the legal history of Central Michigan University's involvement in court cases regarding the scope of bargaining and union security and the impact of these two issues on institutional planning, governance, and union power. (MLF)