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Peer reviewedOswald, Rudy – Social Education, 1984
The American labor movement and labor groups from other developed nations have recognized the interdependence of the world's economies. Discussed are the AFL-CIO's support for labor in the Soviet Union, policies of developing nations to reduce inflation and the resulting worldwide recession, U.S. auto industry problems, and maintaining labor…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economics, Global Approach, Inflation (Economics)
Download full textCalifornia Federation of Teachers, Oakland. – 1995
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";…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Labor, Labor Conditions, Labor Legislation
World Confederation of Labour, Brussels (Belgium). – 1974
According to its president, Marcel Pepin, the World Confederation of Labour (W.C.L.) offers man a way to follow his ideals of fraternity and solidarity within an intellectual framework open to discussion and world-wide point of view. The W. C. L. has tried in recent years to become in particular a mouthpiece for workers in underdeveloped…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, International Crimes, International Law, International Organizations
Communications Workers of America, Washington, DC. Education Dept. – 1988
This kit is designed to help labor union members or others interested in workplace issues to make successful visits to elementary and secondary school classrooms. The slide program lasts approximately 45 minutes and does not require an expert in teaching or labor history background. Suggestions on whom to approach within the school in order to…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Elementary Secondary Education, Employer Employee Relationship, Employment
Maxey, Phyllis F.; Kraemer, Karen D. – 1983
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…
Descriptors: Business, Business Communication, Business Responsibility, Collective Bargaining
Peer reviewedWehrle, Edmund F. – Social Education, 1996
Presents a concise and interesting overview of the rise and extension of labor activity during the New Deal. Labor took advantage of Roosevelt's pro-union policies to consolidate their power and forever transform the lives of working men and women. Discusses improvements in working conditions, wages, and benefits. (MJP)
Descriptors: Business Cycles, Capitalism, Collective Bargaining, Economic Factors
