Over the course of the 1980s and 1990s, the contours of neoliberalism took shape, as individual corporations implemented new strategies seeking to shift the frontier of control in their favor and increase their profits. Their actions began to shape the political and economic practices of both major political parties, and the orientation of…

Discusses the position of Asian America labor history as a field of study that, as yet, does not exist within Asian American studies or labor history, but which has the potential to "decenter nationalist narratives and deflect the institutional imperative." (SLD)

The resource guide provides teachers with background materials and references for teaching labor history. Sections include: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Curricula and Guides"; (3) "Exemplary Labor in the Schools Programs"; (4) "Teacher Training Programs"; (5) "Guest Speakers and Adopt-A-School Programs"; (6) "Student Readings"; (7) "Teacher Readings";…

Resource materials to help students understand the important role labor has played in U.S. history are cited in this annotated listing. The majority of the items cited are intended for secondary students and the general reader; however, some materials for elementary students are also included. The bibliography begins by describing 63 activities…

One of a series of units designed to help secondary students understand business issues, this packet focuses on the role of organized labor in the business world. Teacher and student materials are provided in two separate sections. The teacher's guide contains five detailed lesson plans, suggestions for follow-up activities, definitions of…