Publication Catalog
Reports & Case Studies

Building Good Jobs and Strong Communities

Introducing the Working for America Institute.
Read online

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Biloxi Blues-The Underside of the Mississippi Miracle

How growth in the casino industry in Biloxi, Mississippi has fallen short in creating good jobs. Read online

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Current Jobs and Future Options: A Guide for Unions to Educate Youth About Work.

See guide online. Poster and order form

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O-1  Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership: Building the Infrastructure for Workplace Change and Skill Development

A case study examining the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership (WRTP) since its inception in late 1992. WRTP is a jointly governed consortium of business and labor leaders to support high performance workplaces and family-supporting jobs in the Milwaukee area. 8 pages.

First copy free.
Additional copies $5 each.
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O-2  Labor's Stake in a National System of Voluntary Skill Standards

Skill Standards will enhance the ability of the United States to compete effectively in the global economy. This paper examines the NSSB concept and provides a comprehensive analysis from organized labor’s perspective. 25 pages.

First copy free.
Additional copies $5 each.

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O-3  The Role of Transformational Union Leadership in Workplace Restructuring

Summarizes the findings of more than 80 research publications on the role of union leadership in the growth of new work systems. 25 pages.

First copy free.
Additional copies $5 each.

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O-4  A Study/Activity Guide for It's Your Job: These Are Your Rights

This 50 page guide is for use by teachers and labor educators in conjunction with the Institute's publication, It's Your Job: These Are Your Rights.  Includes a glossary of terms and acronyms and a resource section that lists key supplemental materials.

First copy free.
2-50 copies, $6 each
51-99 copies, $5.50 each
100 or more, $5 each

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