Labor Studies papers

A look at the positive, normative and strategic analyses of the case for the linkage of labour standards and trade policy.

A review of of Ian Maitland's article "Rights in the Workplace: A Nozickian Argument" on workers' rights in the labor market.

A discussion of the book "Getting by in Hard Times: Gendered Labour at Home and on the Job" by Meg Luxton and June Corman on the effects of the downsizing at Stelco Hilton Works.

An examination of Jill Andresky Fraser's book "White Collar Sweatshop: The Deterioration of Work and Its Rewards in Corporate America".

An investigation of various factors concerning multiculturalism in the workplace.

An overview of the impact of the Federal Reserve System on monetary policy.

Examines the transition process of a person who underwent a career change after mid- life.

Shows that the advantages of rewarding workers for and accident- free worksite, greatly outweighs the disadvantages.

Investigates child labor in India, focusing on the rug industry.

Examines collective bargaining and contract administration within the context of the American labor market.

Addresses the nature of the worker and capitalism according to Karl Marx.

Explores labor dynamics in the Taiwanese economy.

Examines workman's compensation in the United States.

Examines women's position in developed capitalist economies, with the emphasis on Canada.

Looks at the status of Canadian Employees within the context of the Employment Standards Act.

This paper examines the workplace stressor commonly referred to as sexual harassment.

An overview of the current demands put on companies by their employees.

Investigates the rights of the workers according to Catholic documents.

Discusses the movements involved in calling for the abolishment of child labor.

Looks at two points of views on twentieth century America labor issues involving women.

Shows the effect of a person's physical appearance to his/her chances of gaining employment.

Examines the role of Canadian unions in the contemporary world.

Asks the question: should workers have the right to participate in the control of firms and profits?

An overview of preparing for a change in one's career.

Examines the link between education and unemployment.

Examines theories of discrimination based on wages and occupation.

Examines the exploitation of women in sweatshops.

An overview of the impact that Canadian NAFTA has had on its business and labor relations.

Presents an historical overview of employment and labor equity in Canada.

Examines the current practices in business schools for the development of work related skills required for success in corporate world.

The historical roots & current status of employment discrimination in America.

An examination of this form of appraisal and its benefits.

Evaluation of a training program employing object-based learning.

This paper discusses how capitalism is like egoism.

Discusses how several social theorists present ideas on the division of labor in their works.

A look at the impact of globalization and immigration on the workforce through a review of "A New Labor Movement for the New Century", by Gregory Mantsios.

A look at ways of reducing and eliminating work- related stress.

This paper addresses issues in collective bargaining theory, particularly the impact of aspects of American culture (individualism, self-determination) on the efficacy of collective bargaining, particularly the positional model.

This paper explores women's homework. A large number of women work at home.

A look at the public service and their ethics.

A copy of an exam paper regarding Labor Markets.

A look at alternative work arrangements.

A discussion of the relevence of the Labor Process Theory in understanding contemporary organizations.

An analysis of the benefits of welfare payments over the damage caused to the economy.

An analysis of David Ricardo's labor theory.

A discussion of current issues related to the utilization of a vocational evaluation tool.

An open letter to the Chairman of the Federal Reserve.

An analysis of women who prefer to claim welfare payments rather than seek employment.

A narrative about poverty and unemployment in New York.

The history of collective bargaining.

An examination of the effect of women drinkers on their place of employment.

A look at the growing problem of unemployment in China.

A paper that discusses the role of labor in manufacturing.

A look at capitalism as a reason for sustainable product design.

An analysis of alienated labor according to Marx and Shelley.

An analysis that explains the connection between unemployment, the GDP, inflation and the financial markets.

An analysis of age discrimination.

A look at an airplane strike through the eyes of the pilots.

An analysis of gender discrimination and unequal pay.

A discussion of stress related illnesses in corporate America with an emphasis on how they effect men.

A look at workplace emotions regarding industry and workers in the U.S. with an emphasis on conditions in Southern textile plants.

An insight into safety incentive programs.

An overview of Selig Perlman's unified labor theory

This paper discusses Tania Das Gupta's book "Racism and Paid Work".

Looks at how little domestic work is valued and how it oppresses women economically and socially.

Discusses the benefits of Japan's policy of lifetime employment.

Evaluation of the idea that sexism and racism are an intentionally created phenomena for the intention of obtaining cheap labor.

Analyzes the central arguments in Calliste's chapter "Racism, Sexism, and Resistance in Segmented Labour Markets".

Examines the behavioral, social and psychosocial aspects of compliance.

This paper focuses on the issue of unemployment among black teenagers.

This paper is a case study of the United Steel Workers and Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co.

This paper discusses Canada's unemployment crisis during the 1990s.

This paper analyzes one aspect of prejudice in the United States, the position of minority women within the legal profession. Initially

This paper discusses women in business since the Colonial Era.

Explores the effect that class, race, gender, and social status have on a person's ability to achieve occupational mobility.

Discussion of the primary causes of the economic disparity between white and African Americans.

Explores some of the root causes of Canada's unemployment and offers potential solutions to the problem.

This paper puts forth some suggestions for improved unemployment insurance programs.

Explores the precise workings of unemployment insurance programs and the types of workplace practices it tends to foster.

Presents arguments both for and against the minimum wage law.

Presents an example of an attempt to unionize workers in an industrial area.

Looks at the history of domestic service and its implications regarding the economy and social changes.

Discussion of the traditional and current role of trade unions.

Argues that international trade unionism has a negative impact on Canadian industrial relations.

Discussion and analysis of two essays: "The New Deal" and "Haymarket Affair".

Takes a look at the future of organized labor in Canada by examining how it has been effected by Canada's present and emerging economy.

Discussion of the similarities and differences between Marx's theories on property and labor and Locke's theories.

Discussion of the fiscal, social and management aspects of AIDS in the workplace.

Addresses the question of whether workers should have the right to participate in the control of organizational operations and profits.

Explains two different approaches to employment developmet: community economic development and small business development.

Explores the lives of steel workers in Canada over the past half century and the impact of deindustrialization on their community.

Provides some stragegies for integrating culturally diverse employees into the American workplace.

Report on the inequality in the U.S. health care system.

Discussion of the impact of strikes on major sports leagues with special focus on the NASCAR racing league.

Examines the relation of job satisfaction to union involvement.a

Examines higher wages as an effect of the Industrial Revolution on the standard of living of British workers, using texts by Ashton and Dickens as references.

Examines the dlilemna faced the modern working woman between contributing to the family's income and being at home with her children.

Summarizes four articles which discuss women's labour issues in the twentieth century.

Examines the role of women in the home and workforce during the Industrial Revolution.

Detailed outline of an orientation program for new employees at a fictitious PR firm.