The Unions and the Cities

The Unions and the Cities
Author: Harry H. Wellington
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1972
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

Research monograph on problems resulting from the emergence of militant trade unionism among urban area civil servants and public servants in the USA, with particular reference to the applicability of collective bargaining to the public sector - questions the assertion that what works in private employment will work equally well in the public sector, examines the impact of strike actions of municipal employees on the public interest, etc., and suggests remedial measures. References and statistical tables.

Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector: The Experience of Eight States

Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector: The Experience of Eight States
Author: Joyce M. Najita
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2015-02-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317474198

Unlike Europe, where most public sector workers have long been included in collective bargaining agreements, the United States excluded public employees from such legislation until the 1960s and 70s. Since then, union membership in the U. S. has grown more rapidly among public workers than among workers in the private sector. This book provides up-to-date information on public sector collective bargaining in the United States today. The editors' seek to understand the real nature of PSB by examining eight states where the action is taking place -- California, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The chapters offer unique case studies of legal origins, developments, and challenges to collective bargaining; negotiations experience and outcomes; discussion of legislation; and emphasis of histoical development as well as current practice.