Case Studies in U.S. Labor History

Catalog description

Analyzes case studies to explore comparative approaches to the history of U.S. workers. Focus on theories explaining transformations of the work process, class formation, skill, managerial policies and worker's actions in various industries. Race, gender, ethnicity, geographical mobility and regional differences will be evaluated as variables shaping theorization and periodization in U.S. Labor history. Service Learning component requiring work with unions and /or other labor organizations.