Women Workers and the Trade Unions
Author: Sarah Boston
Publisher:
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 380
ISBN-13:
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The Trade Union Woman
Author: Alice Henry
Publisher: IndyPublish.com
Published: 1915
Total Pages: 358
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe book examines the history of women's labor organization and the relationship of working-class women to the campaign for woman suffrage.
As Equals and as Sisters
Author: Nancy Schrom Dye
Publisher:
Published: 1980
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is the story of the New York Women's Trade Union League's efforts to reach New York City's working women and interest them in unionization, to create an alliance of upper-class and working-class women, and to synthesize unionism and feminism into a viable program for improving the lives of New York City's women wage earners. It is an attempt to delineate the cultural, ideological, and tactical difficulties the WTUL encountered in its efforts to organize the city's working women and its ultimate disillusionment with the strategy of integrating women into male-dominated unions. Finally, this work is concerned with the league's transformation from a self-defined labor organization that downplayed women's special concerns in the work force into a women's reform organization that emphasized specifically female demands, namely, woman suffrage and protective labor legislation.
Origins of Protective Labor Legislation for Women, 1905-1925
Author: Susan Lehrer
Publisher: SUNY Press
Published: 1987-01-01
Total Pages: 332
ISBN-13: 9780887065064
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this comprehensive, wide-ranging analysis, Susan Lehrer investigates the origins of protective labor legislation for women, exposing the social forces that contributed to its passage and the often contradictory effects it had on those it was designed to protect. A rapidly expanding female work force is prompting both employers and society to rethink attitudes and policies toward working women. Lehrer provides critical insight into current issues affecting female employees--pay equity, equal rights, maternity--that have their roots in past debates about and present realities affecting women workers. Protective labor laws enacted from 1905 to 1925 had the effect of delimiting the position of working women. Lehrer examines the relationship between women's work in the labor force and domestic labor, and the reasons why the government was interested in regulating this relationship. Focusing on the dual need for a continuing labor force (women as producers of children) and cheap labor (women in low-paying jobs), she demonstrates the way in which social reforms worked to the advantage of capitalism even though they materially aided subordinate classes. The principal groups considered herein are social reform organizations (suffragists and the Women's Trade Union League), organized labor (AFL, ILGWU, printing trades' unions), and employers' associations (National Association of Manufacturers and the National Civic Federation). Considered together, this book provides a broad and detailed picture of the forces involved in the issues of protective labor legislation.
Organizing Women
Author: Cécile Guillaume
Publisher: Policy Press
Published: 2021-12-16
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 152921369X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book explores the representation of women’s interests in the world of work across 4 trade unions in France and the UK. Drawing on case studies, it unveils the social, organisational and political conditions that contribute to the reproduction of gender inequalities or, on the contrary, allow the promotion of equality.
The Trade Union Woman
Author: Alice Henry
Publisher: IndyPublish.com
Published: 1915
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe book examines the history of women's labor organization and the relationship of working-class women to the campaign for woman suffrage.
Gender, Diversity and Trade Unions
Author: Fiona Colgan
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2003-09-02
Total Pages: 429
ISBN-13: 1134582080
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe pressures of globalization and diversity are increasingly requiring organizations to rethink their priorities and methods. In this collection, leading researchers examine the debates and developments on gender, diversity and democracy in trade unions in eleven countries. Offering an authoritative basis for comparative analysis, this book is essential reading for researchers, teachers, trade unionists and students of industrial relations and equal opportunities, along with all those concerned with ensuring that modern organizations reflect and represent the needs and concerns of a diverse workforce.
It's Up to the Women
Author: Eleanor Roosevelt
Publisher: Bold Type Books
Published: 2017-04-11
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 1568585950
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Eleanor Roosevelt never wanted her husband to run for president. When he won, she . . . went on a national tour to crusade on behalf of women. She wrote a regular newspaper column. She became a champion of women's rights and of civil rights. And she decided to write a book." -- Jill Lepore, from the Introduction "Women, whether subtly or vociferously, have always been a tremendous power in the destiny of the world," Eleanor Roosevelt wrote in It's Up to the Women, her book of advice to women of all ages on every aspect of life. Written at the height of the Great Depression, she called on women particularly to do their part -- cutting costs where needed, spending reasonably, and taking personal responsibility for keeping the economy going. Whether it's the recommendation that working women take time for themselves in order to fully enjoy time spent with their families, recipes for cheap but wholesome home-cooked meals, or America's obligation to women as they take a leading role in the new social order, many of the opinions expressed here are as fresh as if they were written today.
Research Anthology on Challenges for Women in Leadership Roles
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2021-03-19
Total Pages: 877
ISBN-13: 1799887383
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe role of women in the workplace has rapidly advanced and changed within the previous decade, leading to a current position in which women are taking over leadership roles and being offered these positions more than ever before. However, a gap still exists with the representation of women in the workforce especially in power positions and roles of authority in organizations. While the representation of women in leadership roles is impressive and exciting for the future, women still face many challenges when taking over these positions of power and face many issues related to gender inclusivity. There is also still gender bias and discrimination against women who have been given the opportunity to become authority figures. It is essential to acknowledge and discuss these critical issues and challenges that women in leadership roles must handle to better understand the current climate of gender roles across various industries and types of leadership. The Research Anthology on Challenges for Women in Leadership Roles discusses the role of women in positions of authority across diverse industries and businesses. By reviewing the biases, struggles, discrimination, and overall challenges of being a woman in a powerful role, women leaders can be better understood for their role in a male-dominated world. This includes topics of concern such as equal treatment, proper implementation of women’s policies, social justice activism, discrimination, and sexual harassment in the workplace, and the importance of diversity and empowerment of women in leadership positions with chapters pertaining specifically to African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Middle Eastern women. This book is ideal for professionals, researchers, managers, executives, leaders, academicians, sociologists, policymakers, and students in fields that include humanities, social sciences, women’s studies, gender studies, business management, management science, health sciences, educational studies, and political sciences.
Cracking Labour's Glass Ceiling
Author: Cindy Hanson
Publisher:
Published: 2019-05
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9781773632094
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis edited collection is a vibrant, modern history of women-only labour education events.
