Locked out but holding together in Ravenswood

Article Abstract:

In October 1990, Ravenswood Aluminum Co. locked out 1700 employees when negotiations with the union regarding employee benefits disintegrated. The first in a two part series, this article discusses the company's occupational safety standards, employees' collection of unemployment due to the lockout, and the treatment of the replacement workers.

Analysis, Management, Aluminum industry, United Steelworkers of America, Union busting

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Steelworkers' Victory at Ravenswood: Picket Line Around the World

Article Abstract:

The author examines the national and international implications of the 1990 labor strike at Ravenswood Aluminum Corp. Topics include union strategy, union busting, and membership involvement.

Evaluation, Labor arbitration, Iron and steel workers

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A Coalition Fights for Justice in the Maquiladoras

Article Abstract:

The author interviews one of Mexico's leading union activists Martha Ojeda. Topics include working conditions, wages and union activities.

Interview, Mexico, Employee rights, Ojeda, Martha

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