Reshaping Work 2: Labour, the Workplace, and Technological Change

Christopher Schenk; John Anderson

ISBN 10: 1551930293 / ISBN 13: 9781551930299

Published by Ottawa: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives/Garamond, 1999, 1999

About this Item

Paper bound, the second of two volumes of original research undertaken by canadian trade unionists (the first volume was published in 1995), ii + Pp172. Price sticker wrapped around bottom of spine else a tight and unamrked, very good or better copy. 245 grams. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reshaping Work 2: Labour, the Workplace, and Technological Change
• Publisher: Ottawa: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives/Garamond, 1999
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1551930293
• ISBN 13: 9781551930299
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Seller catalogs:
  • Labour Studies

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Synopsis

This is the second of two volumes of original research undertaken by Canadian trade unionists (the first volume was published in 1995).

The research (known as the Technology Adjustment Research Program, or TARP, of the Ontario Federation of Labour), was unique because, for the first time, government provided resources for workers, rather than just academics and corporations. TARP was established under the Ontario Liberals in 1990, renewed by the NDP government, and subsequently cancelled in 1995 by the newly elected Tory government. Nevertheless, new research has been added to this volume.

This book will contribute to a better understanding of workplace change, the role of new technologies, the debate on lean production and empowerment of the workforce, the information highway, work and the environment, and the possibilities of shorter work hours. Despite the cancellation of government funding for further research, Re Shaping Work 2 sheds new light on crucial issues of the changing nature of work and technology.

Re Shaping Work 2 is a book of great interest to students of workplace change, labour studies, and industrial relations, as well as trade unionists.

About the Author

Christopher Schenk is a union activist, steward, chief steward, and union staff member. For the last 14 years he has served as the Research Director of the Ontario Federation of Labour. He received his Ph.D. in sociology and industrial relations from the University of Toronto.