Our union : UAW/CAW Local 27 from 1950-1990

Our union UAW/CAW Local 27 from 1950-1990

The post-war period witnessed dramatic changes in the lives of working-class families. Wages rose, working hours were reduced, pension plans and state social security measures offered greater protection against unemployment, illness, and old age, the standard of living improved, and women and member...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Russell, Jason, 1968- author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Edmonton, [Alberta] : AU Press 2011.
Colección:Fabriks : studies in the working class,
Materias:
Labor unions > Ontario > London > History.
Labor union locals > Ontario > London > History.
Labor union locals > Social aspects > Ontario > London.
Automobile industry workers > Labor unions > Canada > History > 20th century.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009435023406719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction : local unions in the post-World War II decades
  • Built to last
  • The national union
  • Employers and bargaining units
  • Collective bargaining
  • Labour relations
  • The social and community agenda
  • Community politics and activism
  • "It was all about families"
  • Conclusion : looking back
  • Appendix A : Local 27 bargaining units
  • Appendix B : Interviews.

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