Labor Studies papers

An overview of the growing problem of sweatshops in Third World countries and what the governments can do to stop them.

An examination of the changing attitude towards 'professional' careers.

This paper discusses collective bargaining in labor relations based on Chapters 5 to 8 in "Labor Relations" by Arthur A. Sloane and Fred Witney.

This paper discusses human resource management and the issue of cultural diversity.

This paper examines issues that are affecting changes in the global economy, especially employment.

A review of the history and evolution of Title VII and analysis of the impact it has had on the workplace.

A look at the problem of sick-leave abuse in the Chicago Police Department.

This paper discusses the Teamsters Union, which the author concludes is one of the worst unions in the nation.

This paper discusses the application of the Japanese management style to UK business management.

An examination of the United States immigration policy and how it impacts the domestic workers.

A look at both sides of the minimum wage debate that has been taking place in the United States for decades.

This paper details the sociological differences between clinical social workers and psychiatrists.

This paper discusses that privatization, technological innovation, and globalization have had a negative effect on the trade unions in England and France.

A look at the type of society we live in today by examining the Fordist, Neo-Fordist, and Post-Fordist society models.

Discussion of whether unions are still necessary in today's work force.

Explains the work requirements included in the 1996 welfare reforms passed under President Clinton.

An analysis of the causes, effects and consequences of the U.K. firefighters? dispute of 2002-2003 and of the actions of the government to resolve it.

A look at the details and guarantees of the Family and Medical Leave Act.

A look at the pros and cons of raising minimum wage in the US.

Discussion of the host of physical problems resulting from the ever-increasing amount of time spent in front of a computer.

Presents the case for a mandatory living wage for U.S. workers.

An overview of the issues concerning burnout among health care professionals.

A discussion on how to take a pro-active approach to being fired, reactions to the event, as well as mechanisms for coping with being terminated.

A thorough overview of CACGS, their history, importance, implementation, advantages, and disadvantages.

A look at existing earning disparities between race and gender in today's United States.

A discussion of the history and effects of the Industrial Revolution.

A dissertation examining the impact of silicosis on the workplace in the United States.

A review of the article, "Technology Increases Workplace Stress, Tipping the Scales of Work-Life Balance", by the Kensington Technology Group.

This paper discusses the question of the degree of potential migration of workers from the newly-joined states to the original fifteen European Union (EU) countries.

Examines the negative attitudes some people have regarding women's entrance into traditionally male-dominated positions of employment.

This paper argues that sweatshops, throughout history, are essential to the economy of country and to the persons working in the sweatshop.

An analysis of how the new FLSA regulations will have a negative impact on the regular working American.

An analysis of outsourcing and human capital in the global workplace.

A discussion of the causes for the divide between economic investment and social development in Kerala, India.

Examines how this anti-discriminatory Act is applied to the workplace.

This paper is a proposed study to analyze job burnout among doctors, other health care professionals, lawyers, teachers, law enforcement, and social workers, as this has become a full-blown issue in the public service sector.

This paper discusses the proposed methodology for researching the effects of unemployment on the crime rate.

Explains how to build good business relations between a job placement agency and the companies with which the agency works.

An overview of the case of Reeves v. Sanderson Plumbing, which deals with age discrimination in the workplace.

Reports on the 1990s industrial dispute between Patrick Stevedores and the Maritime Union of Australia.

This paper is a dissertation proposal to study the economic and political factors contributing to the time path of unemployment in Russia as compared to former Eastern Block countries.

This study investigates the relationship between the assigned Army recruiter's recruiting mission and their production output.

Questions whether women have reached, power, privilege and equal status in the health care industry.

A discussion of whether offshore outsourcing of software and services jobs strengthen the U.S. economy or weaken it.

An explanation of why French trade unions, which enjoy such little support, nevertheless seem to exert considerable political influence.

Looks at several cases of discrimination based on a worker's religious beliefs.

An overview of the problem of global child labor and the way different countries view the issue.

What's being done in America to correct the nursing shortage.

An examination of how NAFTA affects the average laborer.

Examines the many ways in which the Industrial Revolution and the information revolution changed society.

Discusses the problem of deaths and injuries caused by violence in places of work throughout America.

An examination of the direction of labor unions today.

Biography of the life and contributions of Marcus Garvey to the African-American work force.

Looks at the growing trend of workers over the age of 65 returning or staying in the work force.

This paper discusses the causes and effects of working night shifts as related to breast cancer.

A comprehensive overview of alternative dispute resolution methods and approaches.

This paper is an analysis of United Airlines's strategic position, given that the company is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, filed in December, 2002.

This paper discusses the labor policies of the former Soviet Union, which contributed to the downfall of the Soviet Union.

This paper discusses that human resources management (HRM)
is transforming British industrial relations.

Examines different theories relating to wages as proposed by economists throughout the last 300 years.

Compares work ethics and management theories of these two countries.

Review of literature discussing the topic of gender inequality in relationships.

A discussion of the importance of training employees and a question about who should have the responsibility for the training and development of these individuals.

An overview of this federation of labor unions on the North American continent.

This paper discusses management issues at United Airlines, one of the biggest worldwide route networks.

A discussion of the contribution of racial discrimination to the wage gap phenomenon.

This paper argues for a federally funded compensation system to help the victims of false imprisonment rebuild their lives.

Looks at the human resource management strategies in the United Kingdom and France.

An examination of the statistics for the year 2002 related to union membership in the United States of America, with special reference to women.

This paper discusses the Irish immigration to America, which was associated with the genocide in the Potato Famine of the 1840s and the policies of the British that caused the death of nine million Irish.

An examination of the economic and social impact of foreign workers in Spain.

This paper is the story of the building of the Hoover Dam, which is, in a sense, the story of the building of America.

This paper defines "employment discrimination" and identifies the sections of the society most likely to become its victims.

This paper argues that developing and implementing programs to reduce employee stress will result in a reduction in health care costs, retention of employees, and improvements in production.

An examination of the strong work ethic of the Amish people.

An exploration of several aspects of affirmative action and how they impact the field of hospitality management.

This paper discusses the affects of trade agreements and negotiations on international trade.

An examination of discrimination issues for the hearing impaired in America today.

Outlines some of the laws enacted to help protect the health and safety of America's workers.

A discussion of employment issues concerning the health care supervisor, with an emphasis on nursing.

A look at the history and implementation of the affirmative action policy in the United States.

Examines the ethical issues verses the economic issues of health care and health care coverage today.

An overview of workplace monitoring and the prospects involved in workplace surveillance.

Examines how this code of federal regulations is applied to workplace safety.

An examination of the history of organized labor and its effect on the workplace today.

A look at the impact working women have had on society.

An overview of Dr. John Holland's Self-Directed Search Assessment (SDS).

Presented in the form of a memorandum, this paper argues against individual workplace agreements between teachers and the board.

Examines the importance of the human resources manager and human resources department in today's changing business world.

Looks at the changing job market in America today due to technological progress.

Focuses on the history and structure of the Union of Telecommunications Workers of American.

Analyzes the case against the minimum wage in America.

Discusses their development and use at the high school level.

Discusses negotiation as the preferred choice of resolving conflicts.

Discusses issues involved in these two major aspects of life.

Examines issues that impact upon employment of disabled individuals.

Reviews COPES.

Focuses on employment in the U.S.

Discusses career opportunities for inventory control managers.

Discussion of the tragic 1911 New York City fire.