Theories include those that view the labor movement as a business union institution, an agent for social reform, a revolutionary force, a psychological reaction to industrialization, a moral force, and an unnecessary intrusion. Historical overview of the impact and interplay of class, race, and gender on shaping U.S. labor markets, organizations, and policies. Examines union responses and strategies for addressing class, race, and gender issues. A variable title course, L390 can be repeated for credit with different subjects. The transcript will show a different subtitle each time the course is taken.
Some courses focus on contemporary or special areas of labor studies.
Others are directed toward specific categories of employees and labor organizations. Inquire at Division of Labor Studies offices. Application of knowledge gained in the classroom in fieldwork experience. Study of research design, methods, techniques, and procedures applicable to research problems in labor studies. Designed as either a classroom seminar or directed reading course.