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The Resource "They're bankrupting us!" : and 20 other myths about unions, Bill Fletcher Jr, (electronic resource)

"They're bankrupting us!" : and 20 other myths about unions, Bill Fletcher Jr, (electronic resource)

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Summary
From Wisconsin to Washington, DC, the claims are made: unions are responsible for budget deficits, and their members are overpaid and enjoy cushy benefits. The only way to save the American economy, pundits claim, is to weaken the labor movement, strip workers of collective bargaining rights, and champion private industry. In ""They're Bankrupting Us!": And 20 Other Myths about Unions, "labor leader Bill Fletcher Jr. makes sense of this debate as he unpacks the twenty-one myths most often cited by anti-union propagandists. Drawing on his experiences as a longtime labor activist and organizer, Fletcher traces the historical roots of these myths and provides an honest assessment of the missteps of the labor movement. He reveals many of labor's significant contributions, such as establishing the forty-hour work week and minimum wage, guaranteeing safe workplaces, and fighting for equity within the workforce. This timely, accessible, "warts and all" book argues, ultimately, that unions are necessary for democracy and ensure economic and social justice for all people
Language
eng
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Publication
Extent
1 online resource.
Contents
  • Myth 1. "Workers are forced to join unions, right?"
  • Myth 2. "Unions are bankrupting us and destroying the economy"
  • Myth 3. "Unions are actually run by 'labor bosses,' aren't they?"
  • Myth 4. "Public sector unions cause budget deficits, right?"
  • Myth 5. "Unions make unreasonable demands that result in lots of strikes!"
  • Myth 6. "Unions were good once, but we don't need them any longer."
  • Myth 7. "Unions are only needed by workers who have problems and get into trouble."
  • Myth 8. "The union uses our money for political action and I have no say in the matter!"
  • Myth 9. "Unions hold me back from advancing, and if I join I will never be promoted."
  • Myth 10. "Unions are corrupt and mobbed up!"
  • Myth 11. "Unions have a checkered history and were started by communists and other troublemakers."
  • Myth 12. "Unions are all racist and people of color need not apply."
  • Myth 13. "Unions have a history of sexism... what makes them better now?"
  • Myth 14. "Unions deal with wages, hours, and working conditions; what about other issues?"
  • Myth 15. "Yes, unions are good for their members, but they hurt the rest of us!"
  • Myth 16. "Unions and corporations are both too big and don't really care about the worker."
  • Myth 17. "Let's face it, in a globalized world, unions are powerless."
  • Myth 18. " Where do unions stand on immigrants--you either ignore them or you ignore the rest of us?"
  • Myth 19. "If unions are so good, why aren't they growing?"
  • Myth 20. "Unions are so partisan; they always side with the Democrats, right?"
  • Myth 21. "If unions are so great, why aren't more people around the world forming them?"
Isbn
9780807003336
Link
http://calgary.lib.overdrive.com/ContentDetails.htm?ID=79696608-FB9C-4DAC-B2F1-98AB534EE7AC
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"They're bankrupting us!" : and 20 other myths about unions
Title
"They're bankrupting us!"
Title remainder
and 20 other myths about unions
Statement of responsibility
Bill Fletcher Jr
Title variation
They are bankrupting us!
Creator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
From Wisconsin to Washington, DC, the claims are made: unions are responsible for budget deficits, and their members are overpaid and enjoy cushy benefits. The only way to save the American economy, pundits claim, is to weaken the labor movement, strip workers of collective bargaining rights, and champion private industry. In ""They're Bankrupting Us!": And 20 Other Myths about Unions, "labor leader Bill Fletcher Jr. makes sense of this debate as he unpacks the twenty-one myths most often cited by anti-union propagandists. Drawing on his experiences as a longtime labor activist and organizer, Fletcher traces the historical roots of these myths and provides an honest assessment of the missteps of the labor movement. He reveals many of labor's significant contributions, such as establishing the forty-hour work week and minimum wage, guaranteeing safe workplaces, and fighting for equity within the workforce. This timely, accessible, "warts and all" book argues, ultimately, that unions are necessary for democracy and ensure economic and social justice for all people
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Fletcher, Bill
Dewey number
331.880973
Index
no index present
LC call number
HD6508
LC item number
.F54 2012
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
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  • Labor unions
  • Labor movement
Label
"They're bankrupting us!" : and 20 other myths about unions, Bill Fletcher Jr, (electronic resource)
Link
http://calgary.lib.overdrive.com/ContentDetails.htm?ID=79696608-FB9C-4DAC-B2F1-98AB534EE7AC
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Publication
Antecedent source
unknown
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Color
multicolored
Contents
Myth 1. "Workers are forced to join unions, right?" -- Myth 2. "Unions are bankrupting us and destroying the economy" -- Myth 3. "Unions are actually run by 'labor bosses,' aren't they?" -- Myth 4. "Public sector unions cause budget deficits, right?" -- Myth 5. "Unions make unreasonable demands that result in lots of strikes!" -- Myth 6. "Unions were good once, but we don't need them any longer." -- Myth 7. "Unions are only needed by workers who have problems and get into trouble." -- Myth 8. "The union uses our money for political action and I have no say in the matter!" -- Myth 9. "Unions hold me back from advancing, and if I join I will never be promoted." -- Myth 10. "Unions are corrupt and mobbed up!" -- Myth 11. "Unions have a checkered history and were started by communists and other troublemakers." -- Myth 12. "Unions are all racist and people of color need not apply." -- Myth 13. "Unions have a history of sexism... what makes them better now?" -- Myth 14. "Unions deal with wages, hours, and working conditions; what about other issues?" -- Myth 15. "Yes, unions are good for their members, but they hurt the rest of us!" -- Myth 16. "Unions and corporations are both too big and don't really care about the worker." -- Myth 17. "Let's face it, in a globalized world, unions are powerless." -- Myth 18. " Where do unions stand on immigrants--you either ignore them or you ignore the rest of us?" -- Myth 19. "If unions are so good, why aren't they growing?" -- Myth 20. "Unions are so partisan; they always side with the Democrats, right?" -- Myth 21. "If unions are so great, why aren't more people around the world forming them?"
Control code
ocn810203769
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unknown
Extent
1 online resource.
File format
unknown
Form of item
online
Isbn
9780807003336
Isbn Type
(electronic bk.)
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unknown
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not applicable
Reformatting quality
unknown
Sound
unknown sound
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)810203769
Label
"They're bankrupting us!" : and 20 other myths about unions, Bill Fletcher Jr, (electronic resource)
Link
http://calgary.lib.overdrive.com/ContentDetails.htm?ID=79696608-FB9C-4DAC-B2F1-98AB534EE7AC
Publication
Antecedent source
unknown
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Color
multicolored
Contents
Myth 1. "Workers are forced to join unions, right?" -- Myth 2. "Unions are bankrupting us and destroying the economy" -- Myth 3. "Unions are actually run by 'labor bosses,' aren't they?" -- Myth 4. "Public sector unions cause budget deficits, right?" -- Myth 5. "Unions make unreasonable demands that result in lots of strikes!" -- Myth 6. "Unions were good once, but we don't need them any longer." -- Myth 7. "Unions are only needed by workers who have problems and get into trouble." -- Myth 8. "The union uses our money for political action and I have no say in the matter!" -- Myth 9. "Unions hold me back from advancing, and if I join I will never be promoted." -- Myth 10. "Unions are corrupt and mobbed up!" -- Myth 11. "Unions have a checkered history and were started by communists and other troublemakers." -- Myth 12. "Unions are all racist and people of color need not apply." -- Myth 13. "Unions have a history of sexism... what makes them better now?" -- Myth 14. "Unions deal with wages, hours, and working conditions; what about other issues?" -- Myth 15. "Yes, unions are good for their members, but they hurt the rest of us!" -- Myth 16. "Unions and corporations are both too big and don't really care about the worker." -- Myth 17. "Let's face it, in a globalized world, unions are powerless." -- Myth 18. " Where do unions stand on immigrants--you either ignore them or you ignore the rest of us?" -- Myth 19. "If unions are so good, why aren't they growing?" -- Myth 20. "Unions are so partisan; they always side with the Democrats, right?" -- Myth 21. "If unions are so great, why aren't more people around the world forming them?"
Control code
ocn810203769
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource.
File format
unknown
Form of item
online
Isbn
9780807003336
Isbn Type
(electronic bk.)
Level of compression
unknown
Quality assurance targets
not applicable
Reformatting quality
unknown
Sound
unknown sound
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)810203769

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