In rejecting, prior to The New Deal, the philosophy of voluntarism, one which emphasizes reliance upon labor unions for protection rather than on government aid and intervention, local labor was much closer to the immediate economic and political realities of working-class America. (Editor/MU)

Reviews the environmental and labor problems associated with the proposed North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. A joint environmental plan between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and SEDUE (Mexico's EPA equivalent) does not adequately address the problems. Offers recommendations for…

The communicative dimensions of the labor crisis in Poland are examined in this paper in terms of Jurgen Habermas's theory of legitimation crisis and Niklas Luhmann's theory of power as a communication medium. Specifically, the paper analyzes three communication strategies that have marked the development and decline of the Soviet Union's control…

Concludes that "the National Labor Relations Board has failed to use its powers to attack discriminatory racial practices. By neglecting the problems of black workers for so long while encouraging and strengthening labor organizations regardless of their racial practices, the Board has directly contributed to the severity of racial problems…

Data on the characteristics and labor market experiences of illegal aliens in the U.S. work force were collected by voluntary interviews with 793 apprehended illegal immigrants who had worked at least two weeks in the U.S. From the resulting diverse collection of case histories, it was concluded that (1) illegal workers in the U.S. are likely to…

After reviewing the present status of state collective bargaining laws, the authors conclude that federal legislation for state and local government employees is necessary both to provide the public sector with the environment in which rational labor-management relations can occur and to facilitate the transferability from locale of expertise.…

Multinational corporations operating in Great Britain, specifically American industry, are arousing fears on the part of British labor, which can be grouped into these categories: (1) a threat to the job security of union members, (2) a change in the balance of power at the collective bargaining table in favor of the employers, (3) a clash of…

This ninth Manpower Report of the President contains an overview of the 1970 employment and unemployment record, new developments in Manpower programs, urban and rural labor market problems, and government expenditures and manpower requirements. Policies adapted by the administration have ended the output decline and indications are that…

The purpose of this study was to explore the role of unions in the Public Employment Program (PEP). The study focuses on the nature and extent of union involvement in PEP projects and the effects of such involvement in the implementation of the projects. Eight PEP projects were examined to determine the role and impact of unions and collective…

The number of competing daily newspapers in American cities has dwindled until only about 50 cities boast two papers. Of the newspapers in those cities, 23 now maintain separate editorial operations but have joint printing, advertising, and circulation departments. The concept of joint operation is 50 years old, dating from the Depression years…

An initial report of the Economic Development Division analyzes rural America from a number of viewpoints: size and characteristics of the rural population, well-being of the rural population, ways of life and making a living, troubled areas, current economic changes, and future prospects. The publication deals briefly with the history of the…

This paper is one of a series related to various aspects of a pilot project to establish community-education work councils composed of educators, employers, local union representatives, and representatives of community organizations or of the general public. Following a historical overview of the relationship between industry and education and…

CALIFORNIA FARM LABOR PROBLEMS INCLUDE LIMITED WORK OPPORTUNITY, LOW EARNINGS, LITTLE ECONOMIC SECURITY, POOR HEALTH, HOUSING, AND EDUCATION, AND UNSAFE WORKING CONDITIONS. REPRESENTATIVES OF ORGANIZED LABOR RECOMMEND ESTABLISHING A STATE MINIMUM WAGE LAW TO COVER ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING AGRICULTURAL WORKERS, AND ALSO EXTENDING FEDERAL STATUS TO…

This congressional report includes testimony pertaining to the impact of the Reagan administration's policy of increased deregulation on American workers. Particular emphasis is placed on the impact that deregulation has had on specific occupations, industries (including plant closings), wage structures, and organized labor. The following…