Essays and Research Papers on Labor Studies

This 7 page report discusses the issues associated with the fact that countless numbers of low-paid or even unpaid "professionals" who are employees of the university setting but who rarely receive either the same benefits or compensation as "real" employees. As a result, such students have begun to organize or try to organize unions to represent their unique needs ...

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 ...

A paper which looks at the causes of the Swing Riots of 1830, in terms of the social and political conditions of agricultural labourers in the nineteenth century and the reforms which came about as a result of the riots.

This 3-page paper discusses Janet Abbate's Inventing the Internet. The paper takes one of Abbate's assertions, namely that the Internet has been responsible for the creation of certain other technologies, and compares this assertion to the developments and advances fostered during the industrial revolution of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

A 5 page paper which examines the conditions and reality of child labor by utilizing the poems of William Blake and other historical discussions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

10 pages in length. Social conscience is an admirable goal to which myriad authors aspire when they it comes to exposing accounts of societal wrongdoing, corporate cover-up and blatant deception. Perhaps no one has truly achieved this objective as well as Upton Sinclair in his highly acclaimed The Jungle, a book that uncovers ...

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.

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.

A 5 page overview of the book by Thomas Bell. The author contends that, although fictional, Bell's book accurately portrays the historical circumstances leading up to the implementation of labor unions. In the last chapter of "Out of This Furnace" the grandson Dobie becomes a union organizer. Efforts such as his ...

This 20 page paper defines fashion and also explores the philosphies of several different fashion experts. Furthermore, this paper analyzes how fashion plays an important role in "modernity", and corrlates this idea with the philosophies of the writers included. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

This 13 page report discusses the 1987 National Football League strike. Numerous issues associated with labor negotiations are covered and then applied in terms of the issues between the National Football League and the NFL Players' Association. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 10 page paper examines justice in relation to U.S. immigration policy. This paper highlights many specific examples that illustrate both justice and injustice in U.S. immigration policy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 12 page paper that emphasizes the air traffic controllers strike in 1981. The paper begins with a brief history of strikes in the United States, beginning with the artisans walk-outs in Colonial America and discussing some strikes in the following centuries. The writer explains many strikes have been violent and provides examples. The air ...

4 pages. Illegal immigration is said to have affected the economy in two opposing ways. One group of economists claims the influx has helped the economy. But other economists easily support the argument that illegal immigrants have displaced nationalized or U.S. born citizens and depressed wages, which have contributed to the slump in economic growth ...

12 pages in length. The World Trade Organization (WTO) is what the GATT became when it finally reached its permanency. Most countries began to see a definable difference by the end of the twentieth century as the WTO took the trade agreement reins, enabling a number of global communities the long-awaited opportunity to ...

A 4 page paper which examines what life was like before and after the union based on Jack Metzgar’s book “Striking Steel.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page overview of the life of a fourth generation production line worker in Flint Michigan in the 1970s and 1980s. The author outlines the impact the United Autoworkers Union (UAW) had on Hamper and his fellow workers. No additional sources are listed.

A 6 page overview of the problems confronting labor unions. The author reviews the reasons for these problems and considers the suggestions of Andy Stern, president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), who is calling for a move away from the antiquated labor unions of yesterday and toward more effective mega unions of the day. ...

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 ...

The current crisis in United States politics concerning agriculture and the illegal alien question is just that, a crisis. To some, the crisis foreshadows the demise of the U.S. through the third-worlding of its workforce. To others, the opposite appears to be true. Without an immigration workforce, they say, the world’s largest ...

This 8 page paper explores various theories as they respect unions. Capitalism and communism are discussed. The paper supports both unionism and capitalism and makes recommendations as to how unions can flourish under the capitalist paradigm. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper takes a look at the unions of the early twentieth century. Discussed are organizations like the SLP, SPA and IWW. Craft unionism and industrial unionism are concepts compared. The AFL and CIO are included. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines the American labor movement, particularly during the early part of the nineteenth century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper broaches several ideas. The Knights of Labor and the AFL are focal points. Ideas to emanate from these organizations are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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.