Teacher unions in popular culture: individualism and the absence of collectivity

Article Abstract:

Teachers' unions as portrayed by the media of the United States and as perceived in popular culture are made up of those who work, if they do a good job, as individuals and not in a collective group. Good teachers are thought of as heroic, de-politicized and as almost not speaking to other adults. Unions are portrayed in general as corrupt, belligerent and undemocratic. In general mass media have a probusiness, antilabor bias and teachers' unions are treated as causing problems.

Statistical Data Included, Media coverage, Teachers' unions

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Why Unions Can't Support the Apparel Industry Sweatshop Code

Article Abstract:

The author examines the US apparel industry's anti-sweatshops standards. Topics includes labor unions, workers' rights, and corporate moral and ethical responsibilities.

Standards, Officials and employees, Economic aspects, Ethical aspects, Corporations, Clothing industry, Labor unions, Sweatshops

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