The New Unionism: Employee Involvement in the Changing Corporation with a New Introduction / Edition 1

by Charles C. Heckscher

Overview

In his visionary analysis, Charles Heckscher argues for "associational unionism," a model outside the tradition of American labor law. Rejecting the usual boundary between workers and management, Heckscher defines a genuinely new system of representation that encourages multilateral negotiation involving management, different groups of employees, and other interested parties, such as consumers or environmentalists. The New Unionism, a Twentieth Century Fund Book, was first published in 1988. This edition includes a new introduction by the author in which he reviews the significance of recent economic and political trends and addresses some of the criticisms of the concept of an associational union.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801483578
Publisher:	Cornell University Press
Publication date:	10/03/1996
Series:	A Century Foundation Book
Pages:	360
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)
Lexile:	1310L (what's this?)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Charles C. Heckscher is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations at Rutgers University.

What People are Saying About This

Rosabeth Moss Kanter

"Through meticulous and often witty examination of corporate and union behavior, Charles C. Heckscher lays bare the current crisis in our labor relations framework: the historical sweep of his analysis cannot fail to enlighten, while his provocative solutions will set the agenda for the national debate that is sure to come. This important book is a landmark in the field."

Editorial Reviews

Labor educators, labor historians, and labor leaders will find this updated edition... of great interest. It is a thought- provoking book... which is certain to arouse both labor and management, conservatives and liberals.

Labor Studies Journal

Important and provocative.... Heckscher raises issues in such a way as to make both liberals and conservatives rethink what they believe about unions and their place in the American economic and social system.

Political Science Quarterly

Heckscher proposes a provocative new system under which U.S. industry could become more competitive while at the same time strengthening the nation's labor movement.... A highly readable book.

Business Week

Heckscher proposes a provocative new system under which U.S. industry could become more competitive while at the same time strengthening the nation's labor movement.... A highly readable book.

-- "Business Week"

Important and provocative.... Heckscher raises issues in such a way as to make both liberals and conservatives rethink what they believe about unions and their place in the American economic and social system.

-- "Political Science Quarterly"

Labor educators, labor historians, and labor leaders will find this updated edition... of great interest. It is a thought- provoking book... which is certain to arouse both labor and management, conservatives and liberals.

-- "Labor Studies Journal"

From the Publisher

"Through meticulous and often witty examination of corporate and union behavior, Charles C. Heckscher lays bare the current crisis in our labor relations framework: the historical sweep of his analysis cannot fail to enlighten, while his provocative solutions will set the agenda for the national debate that is sure to come. This important book is a landmark in the field."

Rosabeth Moss Kanter

U.S. labor unions have suffered sharp losses in membership, bargaining power, and political clout, and have difficulty dealing with major changes in the economy. Heckscher (Harvard) argues forcefully that industrial unions must give way to more decentralized and flexible ``associational'' unions that would cover more types of employees and issues that do not fit into traditional collective bargaining. He treats fully recent experiments to expand employee representation in unionized settings and in large nonunion companies. An important analysis recommended for industrial relations and other collections. Harry Frumerman, formerly with Hunter College, CUNY

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