Examines trends within the past 15 years in (1) structural features of American labor organizations, (2) collective bargaining, and (3) methods of legal enactment and political action. Also considers the effects that workers' attitudes and international interactions will have on future policies and structure of American labor organizations.…

Reviews Supreme Court decision in "Chicago Teachers Union v. Hudson." The court found the union procedure defective for three reasons. After "Hudson," procedures must be established to provide nonunion members adequate explanation of fee basis, prompt opportunity for challenge, and escrow accounts to hold disputed amounts…

Discusses "Hudson" decision and "impingement on First Amendment rights" of those in states where fees in lieu of dues may not be involuntarily withdrawn from nonunion members' checks. Reviews three areas not addressed: role of public employer, duty to exhaust mandated procedures by objecting employees before pursuing court…

A study of community dissatisfaction with schools in districts experiencing labor conflicts provided information supporting modification and elaboration of the dissatisfaction theory of school governance. The theory permits predictions concerning the outcomes of school board elections under specified conditions. (PGD)

The collective bargaining process and its consequences are explained and analyzed, in hope that faculties and administrators will examine the issue before an organization drive begins and legal restrictions present difficulties. (Author/RW)

Describes six representative grievances that have arisen in Pennsylvania state colleges since enactment of public employee collective bargaining legislation, focusing on case backgrounds, applicable contract provisions, contentions of opponents, and arbitrators' decisions. The grievances discussed involve termination of employment, tenure,…

The author argues that collective bargaining procedures and relationships bewteen labor and management must reflect less conflict and more cooperation as the nation's economy struggles to meet international competition and domestic needs. (Author/SSH)

A trustee of a Canadian public library discusses issues that must be addressed by the library board when the library staff forms a union. Suggestions are provided to aid in dealing with a union. (CHC)

Offers guidelines for productive negotiation between management and workers, including a role-play exercise designed to improve negotiation skills. (Author/WD)

Linkage between students, the Chinatown community in Boston (Massachusetts), and labor solidarity are examined. The focus is on students as supporters of Chinese immigrant workers displaced by the closing of a large garment factory. Aided by the students and the Chinese Progressive Association, the workers organized themselves and won their…

This document highlights some of the major issues of concern to the labor movement, particularly those that have pending legislation. This instructor's guide offers suggestions on how unions might educate their members on these issues during scheduled union meetings, seminars, or workshops, or in conjunction with specialized campaigns such as a…

Intended primarily for educators, legislators, and the general public in the state of Pennsylvania, this public affairs brochure addresses the question of whether binding arbitration should be legislated in that state as a means of resolving labor disputes between a local school district and its employees. The brochure reviews the history of…