Boek
Much has changed for workers in the years since Staughton and Alice Lyndsclassic Rank and File Personal Histories by WorkingClass Organizers was firstpublished in 1973. The New Rank and File presents interviews with workingclassorganizers of the 1970s 1980s and 1990s who face the challenges of a neweconomy with the same determination and creativity shown by those profiled inthe earlier book. Reflecting the increasing globalization of labor practices and problems The New Rank and File contains oral histories of workers inGuatemala Palestine Nicaragua Mexico and Canada as well as the UnitedStates.In their narratives rankandfile workers from many different industries andworkplaces reveal the specific incidents and pervasive injustices thattriggered their activism. They discuss the frustrations they faced inattempting to effect change through traditional means and the ways in whichthey have learned to advocate through innovation. In an incisive introductionthe Lynds set forth their distinctive perspective on the labor movement with afocus on solidarity unionism making decisions on the assumption that we allmay be leaders at one time or another rather than relying on statichierarchies. Their insights along with true stories told in the organizersown words contain much to inspire a new generation of workers and activists. «
Boeklezers.nl is een netwerk voor sociaal lezen. Wij helpen lezers nieuwe boeken en schrijvers ontdekken, en brengen lezers met elkaar en schrijvers in contact. Meer lezen »
Er zijn nog geen recensies voor dit boek.