Год выпуска: 2005 Автор: Gary N. Chaison Издательство: Страниц: 208 ISBN: 1412926718
Описание
Unions in America provides a concise and current introduction to what America’s labor unions do and why they do it. In this engaging text, author Gary Chaison portrays America’s unions as complex, self-governing organizations that are struggling to regain their lost membership, bargaining power, and political influence. This accessible textbook offers an impartial overview of American unions that ranges from the struggle for recognition from employers in their earliest years to their present-day difficulties.A A Key Features: Provides a clear and unbiased view of unions, to present readers with an impartial perspective Offers readers a current assessment of unions with recent examples and descriptions of emerging or continuing trends in organizing, collective bargaining, and political action Provides a concise overview of unions that introduces readers to fundamental union activities without overwhelming...