An Inquiry into Unions: Past and Future
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This 7 page paper examines three questions posed by a student. Questions involve hypothetical situations regarding unions as well as those that respect its long history. Unions in the U.S. are compared to unions in the Britain. Collective bargaining is explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA451uni.rtf

Analysis of Labor Unions in the United States:
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This 13 page paper examines the role of labor unions in the United States, from the 1960's through today. This paper examines the works of noted authors such as Taylor Dark and Max Green in relation to their views on the current status of labor unions and their future outlook. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: GSTayDrk.rtf

Are Unions Still Relevant in the United States?
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This 5 page paper defines unionism and explores recent issues. The history of unionization is touched on. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA746uni.rtf

Arizona Miner's Strike of 1983
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An analysis of the Arizona miner's strike of 1983 as it. Analysis includes discussion of the events which led to the strike, influence on political and economic conditions, and internal union conditions, and also a discussion of another strike from the same time period, the Hormel meatpackers strike in 1986. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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ARTICLE ANALYSIS:LIFE WITHOUT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
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This 3-page paper is an analysis of a New York Times article, “The Nation: A New Order: Imagining Life without Illegal Immigrants” (which ran January 11, 2004). The paper focuses on the concept of illegal immigration and how it impacts the economy.
Filename: MTnytana.rtf

Australian Activism/Gay & Labor Rights
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A 12 page research paper that examines the current conservative political trend in Australia and how it affects both the gay and labor movements. The writer gives a synopsis of current and historical issues in regards to both of these movements in Australia before discussing possible reactive strategies to conservatism in regards to political activism. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: khauspa.rtf

Banana Trade Wars
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13 pages in length. Big business has long infiltrated the economically restricted world of independent merchants; once a product is deemed significant enough to warrant high profit for low investment, corporate heads begin to turn. Such is the case with the recent banana trade wars that have pitted large operations against small communities where banana production represents the sole method of survival. Clearly, at the crux of the banana trade wars resides the issue of money; however, the manner by which big corporations are virtually stripping certain societies of their only means of durability brings to light a much more important issue: ethics. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: TLCbanan.wps

Bases for Persistent Income Discrepancies
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A 7 page paper discussing possible reasons for the wide discrepancy of income levels in the US. Though there are many factors, much of the issue involves risk. As in the stock market, the higher the risk of a venture, the higher the return. Factory workers and teachers, notoriously low-paid, typically have assumed very little risk in their professions, while a pro sport star could suffer a career-ending injury at any time. There is no question that income levels in the US are absurdly skewed, but it also is fitting that those with the most to lose also see the greatest rewards. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Salaries.wps

Book Review / "The Fragile Bridge -- Paterson Silk Strike of 1913"
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A 6 page paper on this event in labor history as described by Steven Golin in his 1988 book. The writer describes the conditions which led to the unorganized strike by silk workers, who were subsequently supported by the IWW and intellectuals of the time. Full citation is provided for the book.
Filename: Silkstk.wps

Book Review / The Importance of Labor in the U.S. Economy
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This 4 page essay reviews Boyer, Boyer & Morais' book entitled "Labor's Untold Story." For the most part, the work discusses the important and ever-changing role that labor has played in the U.S. economy from the 19th century onward. No Bibliography.
Filename: Laborhis.wps

Braverman and Skill
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A 9 page paper which discusses the book, "'Labor and Monopoly Capital: The Degradation of Work in the Twentieth Century" by Harry Braverman in its approach to the subject of skill in relationship to technology and the workforce. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.
Filename: RAbravrmn.wps

Bruce Springsteen's Serenade To Labor
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A 7 page paper relating the singer's songs to the plight of the Americal Labor Movement. Shortly after Billy Joel sang of the woes of 'Allentown,' the story of hard-working Pennsylvania steel mill employees in the early 1980s, Bruce Springsteen was making himself hugely rich and incomparably famous with some of the most overtly political music in pop history. In the mid-1990s, the Springsteen message has moved from the focus of the laid-off factory worker to that of the poor immigrant needing work in whatever form. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Can Economic Theory Explain Occupational Pay Diversity
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This 6 page paper responds to two general questions: Why do occupations that are more vital to the society paid so little, e.g., nursing, while occupations that are not as vital, such as financial advisors, paid so much more? Does economic theory explain this type of disparity in wages? The answer to the first question must look to reports and articles addressing the wage/salary disparity between men and women because the answer has to do with gender-based jobs. The answer to the second question is: Economic theory cannot explain this difference. In fact, the writer explains this situation defies economic theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGpaydf.rtf

Canada - Labor Issues
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This 8 page paper addresses this question: Should companies who profit from "slave labor' pay reparations? First, clarification, the term is used euphemistically, not literally. The topic deals with individuals who are paid below minimum wage without benefits or overtime. The essay first provides data reporting the numbers and percentage of persons who fit this description. Wal-Mart is used as an example of a company that perpetuates low wages. Even so, the writer argues against the reparation proposal and cites employment standard laws as justification for this position. Bibliography t 8 sources.
Filename: PGlwwg.rtf

Challenges of Investigating Workplace Accidents Involving Hispanics
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This 4 page paper discusses the high rate of Hispanic workplace deaths, and the problems associated with conducting an investigation into accidents involving Hispanic workers. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: HVHspWrk.rtf

Changes In American Hotel Industry
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A 21 page research paper that is divided into two distinct parts: Part 1 discusses a history of American Labor Law and Part 2 discusses the Changes in the Labor Market. An overview of the major labor laws that would be applicable to the hotel and hospitality industry is provided beginning with the Fair Labor Standards Act and going through the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. The most often filed complaints in the hotel industry are those related to sex discrimination and sexual harassment. There have also been legal problems with the child labor laws. The second part includes, among other topics, the median ages in specific job categories, current employment and expected changes by 2008, changing labor market, and how to hire and retain good employees in the hotel industry. Significant amount of data included. 4 tables included. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGhotl.msw

Child Labor in Florida
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This 8 page paper looks at the labor laws in the nation, but focuses on Florida. Problems with violations are duly noted. Specific problems with farm workers are examined. Both state and federal laws are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA513Fla.rtf