The rejection by the rank and file, of contracts negotiated by union officials with managements, appears to be a serious and growing problem, and stems from a malfunction on disruption of the communications process. (Author/MU)

Empirical analysis of 26 Canadian strikes finds strikes profitable, on the whole, to employees. (AG)

Argues that labor laws have not contributed to stability in the transportation industries. (BH)

Traces the history of "The Working Man's Advocate," a labor newspaper that reflected the concerns of the working class during the early nineteenth century. (FL)

Discusses the implications of the demographic and geographic situation of libraries in Canada for library unionization. Insight is also provided into issues directly related to library management and library unions, including five factors which cause distrust and dissatisfaction. (CHC)

It should be deemed an unfair practice under applicable state and local laws for an employer to make a unilateral change in the terms and conditions of employment prior to the exhaustion of post-impasse procedures, whether or not the change is consistent with employer bargaining proposals. (Author/IRT)

Summarizes a study that interviewed 23 support service staff in five schools concerning their views about site-based management. Fully 85% reported that once SBM was introduced, staff roles changed, their opinions and contributions mattered, and students were positively affected. Comments were largely favorable, but certain labor management,…

Highlights bad management practices: not providing clear instructions or job descriptions; rewarding work with more work; carrying grudges; rewarding employee "rats"; evaluating employees on personality rather than work performance; making sure subordinates do not look too good to superiors; playing favorites; not sharing power; and…

Discusses labor relations at Yale University, explaining that for 35 years, they have been negative, with 4,000 workers recently walking off the job. (EV)

Absenteeism of 130 direct-care staff in a residential facility for developmentally disabled persons was reduced by 27 percent through positive reinforcement for reliable attendance and punishment (progressive discipline) for attendance abuse. Reduced absenteeism was maintained for 12 months and overtime was reduced, but staff turnover increased.…

An ongoing public relations effort can build trust and support for the district's management team among employees and the general public. This trust is especially valuable in the event of a labor dispute. (Published by New Jersey School Boards Association, Box 909, 383 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08605.) (JG)

Labor studies are often not included or underemphasized in the elementary and secondary school curricula. This ERIC Digest examines major themes of labor studies; inclusion of these themes in the curriculum; likely positive outcomes of labor studies in the curriculum; and available resources for teachers and students. Key historical events, the…

The article, not intended as an argument for or against unionization, points up certain issues (fixed salary schedules, restricted workloads, and the right to hire part-time faculty) which, if subject to negotiation, can work havoc with vocational programs. (Author/AJ)

An in-depth, exploratory analysis was conducted covering nine cases in which mediation was used as an alternative to the adversary system in arriving at divorce settlements. The analyses were based on audio recordings of mediation sessions and an intensive interview with each of the parties 3 to 12 months after the divorce. Four obstacles to…