Industrial relations, occupational health and safe Books

Offering a comparative perspective, this book examines working poverty -- those in work who are still classified as "poor." It argues that the growth in numbers of working poor in Europe is due to the transition from a Keynesian Welfare State to a...

Increasingly flexible labour markets and reforms of old-age pension systems are still ranking high on the political agenda of European countries. This volume investigates whether, and to what extent, the interplay between pension reforms and the spread...

This book analyzes in what way activation policies impact on given patterns of social citizenship that predominate in national contexts. It argues that the liberal paradigm of activation introduced into labour market policies in all Western European...

This work explores three key topics in social psychology: the manner in which labor unions shape organizational behavior, a relationship which has been effectively ignored in the literature; the organization of the union itself, a fascinating test case...

This study deals with the laws and practices which have governed the Customary Courts in Nigeria from the pre-colonial to the present period. It analyses the nature of customary law, the constitution and jurisdiction of the Customary Courts, the role of...

“ Le travail que nous présentons au public socialiste n’est pas le programme officiel d’un parti ! mais ce n’est pas non plus l’expression d’une simple opinion individuelle. Partant des principes...

Zu Jahresbeginn 2015 wurde in Deutschland erstmals ein flächendeckender gesetzlicher Mindestlohn in Höhe von 8,50 Euro eingeführt. Dieser Einführung ging eine jahrelange Debatte über Chancen und Risiken sowie Vor- und Nachteile voraus. Auch in der...

Diese Arbeit stellt in einzelnen Aufsätzen praxisnahe Anwendungen der ökonomischen Theorie des Rechts dar. Die Aufsätze wurden so gewählt, dass die Fülle der möglichen Anwendungen und zugleich ihr unmittelbarer rechtspolitischer Nutzen deutlich werden...

This manual provides guidance and technical information relevant to safety and survival equipment/systems used by US Army watercraft. Items listed in Appendix A are provided by the Marine Safety Office as safety equipment recommended for use aboard Army...

The workplace has been changed in recent decades by the rise of digital technologies.Parts of a single labor process can be moved around the world, with implications not only for individual workplaces, but for the working class as a whole.Computer...

Embedded With Organized Labor describes how union members have organized successfully, on the job and in the community, in the face of employer opposition now and in the past. The author has produced a provocative series of essays-an unusual exercise in...

This story of the birth and infancy of the United Auto Workers, told by two participants, shows how the gains workers made were neither easy nor inevitable-not automatic-but required strategic and tactical sophistication as well as concerted action.Sol...

There is recurrent public concern with enhancing the quality of professional performance. What is the con-temporary understanding of professionalism? Are the needs of professionals in various fields being met in today's world, as what is commonly called...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

This book applies cutting-edge economic analysis and social science to unpack the rich complexities and paradoxes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The book takes the reader on a bold, refreshing, and informative tour through its technological...

Malaysia and South Africa implement the most extensive affirmative action programmes worldwide. This book explores why and how to effect preferential treatment which has been utilized in the pursuit of inter-ethnic parity, specifically in higher...

Ergonomics Principles in Design: An Illustrated Fundamental Approach touches upon different ergonomic principles in design and then showcases with examples where and how they have been applied. Each chapter covers one aspect of design and emphasizes its...

Anchored by family research case studies, this book presents documents and newspaper accounts about the diverse experiences of three real people who lived and worked from their homes in the Victorian era.

This book explores the benefits provided by American trade unions to their beneficiaries. It delves into the history and evolution of these unions as well as the various initiatives and policies that they have put in place to support their members and...

In this thought-provoking book, John O'Grady makes a compelling case for a legal minimum wage. Drawing on both economic theory and real-life examples, this book will change the way readers think about fair wages and income inequality.This work has been...

These volumes of the Labor Bulletin provide a detailed account of labor conditions in Massachusetts during the early 20th century. The reports cover a wide range of topics, including wages, working hours, and workplace safety. The data presented in these...

This groundbreaking report offers a comprehensive overview of the state of workers' education in the United States, and outlines a range of strategies and initiatives for improving the quality and accessibility of educational opportunities for workers...

Industrial Government is a groundbreaking work that examines the role of government in the industrial sector. Join renowned economist John R. Commons as he explores the implications of government intervention in labor relations and industrial development...

This volume is written especially for health professionals affiliated with hospitals, veterinary clinics, dental offices, dental laboratories, toxicological testing laboratories, and pharmaceutical laboratories as a contribution to attain security in...

This volume explores the creation of archaeology as a modern professional science through cooperation with state and federal governments during the Great Depression. New Deal relief programs and money offered American archaeologists, loosely organized...

First published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Born in the rural American south, James Boggs lived nearly his entire adult life in Detroit and worked as a factory worker for twenty-eight years while immersing himself in the political struggles of the industrial urban north. During and after the years...

"A superb history of labor on the East Coast waterfront that may be the best account we have, not only of the industry, but of any sector of labor relations. Mello combines a thoroughly researched discussion of the behavior of elites--employers,...

Florida provides a unique opportunity to explore the history of working men and women within a constantly changing environment. Stretching from the Spanish colonial period through the recent organizing efforts of service and agricultural workers, this...

Learn from two insiders how the 1981 PATCO strike and the Reagan administration changed labor-management relations by sanitizing corporate reliance on strike-breakers, discouraging strikes, destroying a federal labor union, blacklisting over 11,000...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The social sciences have a distinctive contribution to make to the understanding and handling of design issues, both in product and systems design and in the design of the built environment. The role of cognitive psychology, particularly ergonomics, to...

My introduction to the fascinating phenomena associated with detonation waves came through appointments as an external fellow at the Department of Physics, University College of Wales, and at the Department of Mechanical...

Workplace safety has never been seen as sexy, clever or cool. Fraught with legislative hurdles, ambiguous policy and complex procedures, despite its alleged importance safety has lost its way. For many organisations safety is seen as burdensome and...

As China, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia become world economic powers, questions arise regarding the fate of workers in these countries. This book examines the difficult road traveled by human rights movements in these...

Cape Safety, Inc. - Cast of Characters continues the travels and travails of the men and women of a fictitious top-notch safety consulting firm, internationally recognized as the "go-to" safety, industrial hygiene, and disaster specialists...

From their Cape Cod compound, the brightest safety consultants in their profession take you into their world to resolve local as well as global safety, health, and environmental conflicts. Meet characters you wish you knew, maybe even characters you do...