Building a Better World: An Introduction to Trade Unionism in Canada - Softcover

Black, Errol

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9781552662601: Building a Better World: An Introduction to Trade Unionism in Canada
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ISBN 10: 1552662608 ISBN 13: 9781552662601
Publisher: Fernwood Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

Going far beyond the basic study of union history and structure, this accessible introductory text emphasizes how the values, objectives, and activities of unions are shaped in the face of modern challenges such as employer resistance and hostile governments. The fully updated study looks at why workers form unions, explores the power of collective bargaining and grievances, and chronicles the gains that unions have achieved both for their members and for all working people. It also examines the difficulties confronting unions that fail to live up to their egalitarian ideals in the face of rapid economic and technological change, the rise of neoliberalism, and the increasingly unpredictable character of the labor force.

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About the Author

Errol Black was a professor, activist and city councillor who wrote about politics, economics and labour, including the first two editions of Building a Better World.

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Publisher
Fernwood Publishing
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1552662608
ISBN 13 
9781552662601
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
202
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