Knights of Labor in Northeast Wisconsin
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An 8 page paper which examines the history of the Knights of Labor and primarily their involvement in northeast Wisconsin. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAknlb.rtf

Labor - Management Relations / Frontier Telephone of Rochester and Communications Workers of America (CWA Local 1170)
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A 20 page paper providing a substantive overview of issues related to the labor/management relationship between Frontier Telephone of Rochester and CWA Local 1170. The writer considers the implications of the contract negotiations process, other negotiations within the collective of the Baby Bells, and outlines the major components of the agreement made in 1996. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Fronlab.wps

Labor Issues in France
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A 9 page overview of the labor situation in France and the role of labor unions in that situation. Recounts the major labor strikes of the last decade and the conditions which necessitated them. Concludes that although all things are not equal in terms of France's workforce, equality is gaining ground. This gain is attributable to a large degree to France's labor unions, unions which are not intimidated in taking whatever means are necessary in order to address worker rights. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPfrncUn.wps

Labor Issues In The Late 1990s
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A 3 page overview of the labor market problems, including lack of trained labor. Issues touched on include education, Work Opportunities Act (welfare reduction), and contract labor. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Laboreco.doc

Labor Laws And Collective Bargaining
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A 12 page paper that begins with a comprehensive explanation of the labor laws that govern employer-employee relationships, i.e., the National Labor Relations Act and the Taft-Hartley Act. This is followed by an examination of collective bargaining and current thoughts about this process, how the power has shifted in management-labor relations and the shifts during recent years. The writer then outlines what employers cannot do and what union/employees cannot do pursuant to the laws. Under the heading of what employers can do to resist attempts to form a union, the writer provides an example of one company where unionization attempts have consistently failed and lastly, under the heading of working with the union, the writer discusses another company that changed the relations between labor and management to make the process less conflictive. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGunlb.rtf

Labor Management Relations & Firefighters
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This 15 page report creates a fictitious situation in which firefighters at an air base are at odds with their management team. The overall goal of the paper is to illustrate the how personnel problems have a significant impact on operations and productivity. Illustrations of the importance of supportive labor/management relations are also presented. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Manlabor.wps

Labor Movement as a Social Reform and Industrial Relationist Theory
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This 5 page paper examines two distinct points of view in the labor movement in a question and answer sheet set. Labor is related to the capitalist system. The history of the labor movement is examined as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA506Two.rtf

Labor Movements in the U. S. and Other Countries
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5 pages. This paper gives a thorough overview of the labor movement in the United States as well as the labor movement of other countries. There are differences that are sometimes subtle yet some countries have vastly different methods, laws and reasoning than that found in the United States. The purpose of this paper is to focus on some of these differences. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JAlabmov.rtf

Labor Organizations Most Successful In Meeting The Needs Of Immigrants, Minorities And Women Since 1865
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses the impact such organizations, individuals and events as the Knights of Labor, Philip Murray and the Industrial Revolution had upon successfully meeting the needs of immigrants, minorities and women since 1865. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCLaborOrg.rtf

LABOR RELATIONS
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This 3-page paper discusses varous labor relations issues, such as the differences between strikes and lockouts, and the steps taken for grievance processes. Bibiliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTlabrel.rtf

Labor Relations / Time for a Change
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A 9 page research paper that examines the fact that the framework for labor relations laid down by the National Labor Relations Act of 1935 addressed the sociological and economical conditions of a different era. The writer argues that the underlying assumptions used to justify the 1930s labor laws are for the most part unrealistic in today's altered economic climate. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Laborel.wps

Labor Relations in Nursing: Collective Bargaining vs. Shared Governance
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A 3 page paper comparing the benefits of collective bargaining and the shared governance approach as they apply to nursing. Labor unions superficially appear to be attractive, but their relationship with management almost always is adversarial. Partnership and greater patient focus are expected within the shared governance model, however, which also is more consistent with the core values of nursing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSnursShrdGovColl.rtf