British rocker Billy Bragg talks about music and unions
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British rock and roll singer Billy Bragg describes how music concerts can be used as a venue to promote labor union values. Topics include the importance of reaching out to young people, successful events in which music and labor politics have been merged, the legacy of folk singers, and Bragg's project to maintain the songs of Woody Guthrie.
Publication Name: WorkingUSA
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 1089-7011
Year: 1999
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The merger fails - what next for education unions?
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The failure of a merger between the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers, proposed in Jul 1999, significantly challenges the quality of US public education. These unions oppose private, "charter" schools that marginalize students from the poorest locations.
Publication Name: WorkingUSA
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 1089-7011
Year: 1998
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Medical doctors turn to unions: interview with Barry Liebowitz
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An interview with Dr Barry Liebowitz, president of the Doctors Council and the National Doctors Alliance, unions of physicians in the US, is provided. He discusses the growing trend of unionization among the nation's doctors in response to the increased power of managed care companies.
Publication Name: WorkingUSA
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 1089-7011
Year: 2000
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