Trade Union-based Workplace Learning: A Case Study in Workplace Reorganization and Worker Knowledge Production.

Sawchuk, Peter H.

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ERIC Number: EJ636519

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Publication Date: 2001

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Trade Union-based Workplace Learning: A Case Study in Workplace Reorganization and Worker Knowledge Production.

Sawchuk, Peter H.

Journal of Workplace Learning, v13 n7-8 p344-51 2001

A case study of Canada's telecommunications industry found the union engaged in education and research that helped build the potential for workplace democracy. However, scarce resources for these activities and management concerns about worker empowerment constrained progressive change. (SK)

Descriptors: Democracy, Foreign Countries, Labor Education, Labor Relations, Organizational Change, Telecommunications, Unions

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Language: English

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