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Building the Union provides a unique perspective on the history of automaking and autoworkers in Detroit, Michigan. Focused on the sitdown strikes and union organizing of the 1930s, it tells the story of a small group of immigrants--British and Irish workers driven from their homes by depression and civil war--who came to Detroit in the 1920s and played a pivotal role in the rise of mass production and the success of union unionism.     Steve Babson challenges many preconceptions about the industrial and social history of America's Motor City. He examines a critical paradox in this history: as scientific management deskilled production work, it helped destroy the apprenticeship system that produced toll and die makers. Employers thought they could solve this dilemma by recruiting toolmakers from Britain and Germany. However, Anglo-Gaelic immigrants brought to Detroit more than just their toolboxes: their cultural baggage included a repretoire of collective action and organizational know-how.     Building the Union makes provocative suggestions about the dynamics of class, craft, and culture in the rise of America's leading industrial union. Babson's focus on strategic groups and their role in galvanizing collective action also has implications that apply to the general study of popular protest and mass movements.

Examining Trenton's potters and pottery industry from 1850 to the Great Depression, Marc Stern chronicles industrialization in this competitive, skill-intensive trade. Nineteenth-century potting remained locked in conflicts between and among manufacturers and workers in which price wars and antiunionism invariably undid both the employers' trade associations and employee trade unions. The shift to specialization in sanitary pottery (bathtubs, sinks, and commodes) after 1900, however, saw employers and workers create a cooperative system, which virtually eliminated price wars, strikes, and lockouts.After World War I, competition, federal antitrust legislation, and increased consumer demand led Trenton's manufacturers to call for major concessions from their employees. In a disastrous move, the unionized sanitary pottery workers struck their shops in 1922 only to watch their employers introduce new technologies and less skilled workers. Meanwhile, federal litigation destroyed the trade associations market controls. Large national plumbing supply corporations quickly came to dominate the trade and displace the smaller, independent firms.Stressing the importance of the interaction of market conditions, state intervention, technology, and labor-capital relations. Stern corrects an often fragmented and distorted view of the transformation of this industry and offers a model for understanding the transformation of others.

Skilled technical occupationsâ€"defined as occupations that require a high level of knowledge in a technical domain but do not require a bachelor’s degree for entryâ€"are a key component of the U.S. economy. In response to globalization and advances in science and technology, American firms are demanding workers with greater proficiency in literacy and numeracy, as well as strong interpersonal, technical, and problem-solving skills. However, employer surveys and industry and government reports have raised concerns that the nation may not have an adequate supply of skilled technical workers to achieve its competitiveness and economic growth objectives. In response to the broader need for policy information and advice, Building America’s Skilled Technical Workforce examines the coverage, effectiveness, flexibility, and coordination of the policies and various programs that prepare Americans for skilled technical jobs. This report provides action-oriented recommendations for improving the American system of technical education, training, and certification. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 The Skilled Technical Workforce Development Challenge2 Labor Market Patterns and Trends3 The Public Policy Context4 The Complex U.S. System of Workforce Education and Training5 Challenges in Developing a Skilled Technical Workforce6 Key Lessons for Programs and Policies7 Findings and RecommendationsReferencesAppendix A: Agendas of Committee MeetingsAppendix B: Biographies of Committee MembersAppendix C: Examples of Sector-Specific Strategies

In the modern world, highly repetitive and tiresome tasks are being delegated to machines. The demand for industrial robots is growing not only because of the need to improve production efficiency and the quality of the end products, but also due to rising employment costs and a shortage of skilled professionals. The industrial robot market is projected to grow by 16% year-on-year in the immediate future. The industry’s progressing automation is increasing the demand for specialists who can operate robots.If you would like to join this sought-after and well-paid professional group, it’s time to learn how to operate and program robots using modern methods. This book provides all the information you will need to enter the industry without spending money on training or looking for someone willing to introduce you to the world of robotics. You will learn about all aspects of programming and implementing robots in a company.The book consists of four parts:general introduction to robotics for non-technical people;part two describes industry robotisation;part three depicts the principles and methods of programming robots;the final part touches upon the safety of industrial robots and cobots.Are you a student of a technical faculty, or even a manager of a plant who would like to robotise production? If you are interested in this subject, you won’t find a better book!

Chicago's packinghouse workers were not the hopeless creatures depicted by Upton Sinclair in The Jungle, but active agents in the early twentieth century transformation that swept urban industrial America.   In his case study of Chicago's Union Stockyards, Barrett focuses on the workers - older skilled immigrants, new immigrant common laborers, migrant blacks, and young women workers - and the surrounding neighborhoods. The lives and communities of these workers accurately convey the experience of mass-production work, the quality of working-class life, the process of class formation and fragmentation, and the changing character of class relations.   Because Packingtown's struggle for existence was linked directly to the character of work and employment in the industry, unionization played an important role in the lives of these workers. Although unionization was associated with both improving the quality of life and creating a viable community, workers were divided by race, ethnic identity, and skill. Work and Community in the Jungle discusses a wide range of social, economic, and cultural factors that resulted in class cohesion and fragmentation. Addressing the broader problem of relations between capital and labor, Barrett demonstrates the effects of government intervention on labor organization, negotiation, and conflict. Shop-floor workers banded together to develop new strategies and forms of organization in their struggle with management for control.   Barrett employs contemporary social surveys and a computer-assisted analysis of census data to illustrate the physical and social characteristics of the workers' environment. He analyzes this data in the context of the relationships between community, ethnicity, family, work experience, and industrial characteristics.   

This study of canal construction workers between 1780-1860 challenges labor history's focus on skilled craftsmen. Canalers were unskilled workers, often members of despised social groups such as Irish immigrants and African-American slaves. They worked twelve or more hours a day in all weather, exposed to diseases and job-related risks, going home at night to rude shanty towns. Their harsh lifestyles bred conflict that undercut worker unity but promoted battles with employers over workplace issues, and the state was increasingly drawn in to enforce industrial production. Lacking the power that skill brought, canalers had little control over their working conditions. Their experiences represent a different strand of the labor story.

This social welfare policy text shows the crucial connection between social policy and the everyday practice of social work and encourages the development of policy analysis skills. This text is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series, designed to guide students in becoming skilled at the Council on Social Work's core competencies. Each chapter reflects and integrates the latest CSWE competency standards (EPAS). End-of-chapter assessment reinforces this integration, and MySocialWorkLab provides activites and supports the mastery of CSWE's core competencies through activities, tests, an extensive library of videos and cases, and much more.

The Invisible Cage uncovers the hidden history of the cycle of labor migration and return of hundreds of thousands of un- and semi-skilled Syrian workers in Lebanon. It traces how Syrians came to comprise a significant proportion of Lebanon's workforce during the 1950s and 1960s, the ways in which these Syrians lived through Lebanon's civil wars, and their prolonged unsettlement and exile through both the reconstruction of the 1990s and instability since 2005. Offering both social history and ethnography, John Chalcraft challenges the commonly held view that a more benign form of economic labor migration, one based on personal choice, emerged with the end of slavery and forced labor in the region. Instead, he shows how both coercion and consent, unintended consequences, and hegemonic forms influence the ongoing rotation of migrant workers. This captivating account of the labor market as 'invisible cage' breaks new ground in Middle East and migration studies alike.

This study of canal construction workers between 1780-1860 challenges labor history's focus on skilled craftsmen. Canalers were unskilled workers, often members of despised social groups such as Irish immigrants and African-American slaves. They worked twelve or more hours a day in all weather, exposed to diseases and job-related risks, going home at night to rude shanty towns. Their harsh lifestyles bred conflict that undercut worker unity but promoted battles with employers over workplace issues, and the state was increasingly drawn in to enforce industrial production. Lacking the power that skill brought, canalers had little control over their working conditions. Their experiences represent a different strand of the labor story.

In the modern world, highly repetitive and tiresome tasks are being delegated to machines. The demand for industrial robots is growing not only because of the need to improve production efficiency and the quality of the end products, but also due to rising employment costs and a shortage of skilled professionals. The industrial robot market is projected to grow by 16% year-on-year in the immediate future. The industry’s progressing automation is increasing the demand for specialists who can operate robots.If you would like to join this sought-after and well-paid professional group, it’s time to learn how to operate and program robots using modern methods. This book provides all the information you will need to enter the industry without spending money on training or looking for someone willing to introduce you to the world of robotics. You will learn about all aspects of programming and implementing robots in a company.The book consists of four parts:general introduction to robotics for non-technical people;part two describes industry robotisation;part three depicts the principles and methods of programming robots;the final part touches upon the safety of industrial robots and cobots.Are you a student of a technical faculty, or even a manager of a plant who would like to robotise production? If you are interested in this subject, you won’t find a better book!

Nuu Garden Outdoor Cast Aluminum Dining Table is a fashionably nostalgic addition to outdoor living space, adding unique style, color and grace with classic lattice patterns. Gorgeous golden surface full of luster is finely hand painted by skilled workers with the finest details, withstanding the natural elements for enduring beauty. The lower lattice panels echo round tabletop to highlight the aesthetics while the table features the practicality of accommodating various dining decorations or appliances. Crafted from heavy-duty cast aluminum, smooth table legs ensure durable and sturdy construction, high resistance to corrosion and weather and low cost and maintenance for your convenience.

Our 5-piece outdoor conversation set is fully handmade by our workers, who have 20 years of experience in weaving. It takes a skilled worker 5 hours to weave the back and seat of just 1-chair. Olmia offers 3-year limited after-sale protection from the original date of purchase. We are responsible for any issues; please feel free to contact us if you have any problems, we promise that we will reply you within 12 hours.

Every piece is made from powder coated steel, the outer is covered with delicate rattan woven by skilled workers. The rattan is tightly arranged, smooth and has high tensile strength. The rattan is spray proof and sun-resistant, it can adapt to all kinds of weather, which makes our products can be used for a long time and accompany you through 1 season after another.

Nuu Garden Outdoor Cast Aluminum Dining Table is a fashionably nostalgic addition to outdoor living space, adding unique style, color and grace with classic lattice patterns. Gorgeous golden surface full of luster is finely hand painted by skilled workers with the finest details, withstanding the natural elements for enduring beauty. The lower lattice panels echo round tabletop to highlight the aesthetics while the table features the practicality of accommodating various dining decorations or appliances. Crafted from heavy-duty cast aluminum, smooth table legs ensure durable and sturdy construction, high resistance to corrosion and weather and low cost and maintenance for your convenience.

Our outdoor bar stools are set of 2, all handmade wicker. Our workers have 20 years of experience in weaving, and it takes 3 hours for a skilled worker to weave the back and seat of a stool.We are responsible for any questions, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, we promise to reply to you within 12 hours.

Each piece in our 5 pieces Outdoor Sectional Furniture is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans with over 10 years of experience, ensuring quality and craftsmanship. The brown rattan wicker patio furniture features a unique finish, meticulously crafted by skilled workers using handcrafted brushing techniques. Enjoy a relaxing posture in this all-weather PE wicker conversation set thanks to 4 ft. armrests and extra large seating space. The zippered seat cushion and pillows are made of polyester, which is wear-resistant, fade-resistant, and splash-proof. Getting Effortless maintenance and easy cleaning. patio furniture set with modern aesthetics to transform any space into an artistic haven.

Each piece in our 5 pieces Outdoor Sectional Furniture is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans with over 10 years of experience, ensuring quality and craftsmanship. The brown rattan wicker patio furniture features a unique finish, meticulously crafted by skilled workers using handcrafted brushing techniques. Enjoy a relaxing posture in this all-weather PE wicker conversation set thanks to 4 ft. armrests and extra large seating space. The zippered seat cushion and pillows are made of polyester, which is wear-resistant, fade-resistant, and splash-proof. Getting Effortless maintenance and easy cleaning. patio furniture set with modern aesthetics to transform any space into an artistic haven.

Each piece in our 5 pieces Outdoor Sectional Furniture is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans with over 10 years of experience, ensuring quality and craftsmanship. The brown rattan wicker patio furniture features a unique finish, meticulously crafted by skilled workers using handcrafted brushing techniques. Enjoy a relaxing posture in this all-weather PE wicker conversation set thanks to 4 ft. armrests and extra large seating space. The zippered seat cushion and pillows are made of polyester, which is wear-resistant, fade-resistant, and splash-proof. Getting Effortless maintenance and easy cleaning. patio furniture set with modern aesthetics to transform any space into an artistic haven.

Enhance your audio experience with the Bellari PA253 42W Stereo Power Amplifier, a product meticulously crafted with an unwavering focus on superior sound quality. This high-performance amplifier is constructed in Salt Lake City, Utah, with every step of the process carried out by skilled American workers. The robust chassis of the PA253 is crafted from high-quality steel sheets that are precisely cut, bent, and formed to create a sturdy and durable structure. The steel is then treated with a high-gloss red powder coating, adding a touch of elegance to its aesthetic appeal. At our Salt Lake City factory, we silk-screen the chassis and assemble the Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). The PCBs are flow soldered and then sent to post-flow assembly, where delicate components are carefully hand-soldered into place. Each PCB undergoes rigorous testing before being sent to mechanical assembly, where the PA253 is brought to completion and tested once again to ensure optimal performance.The packaging for the Bellari PA253 is as locally sourced as the product itself. The boxes are produced in a facility just a few miles away, and even the outbound shipping boxes, biodegradable peanuts, and printing materials are all made in the US.While some components like the power adapter, jacks, knob, and ICs are sourced from other countries, we take immense pride in keeping as much of the production process as possible within the US. This includes 100% of the product development and design, ensuring that every Bellari PA253 42W Stereo Power Amplifier you purchase is a testament to American craftsmanship and quality.

Travel to Barrow England where 3200 steelworkers designers engineers fitters electricians and other skilled workers are constructing a nuclear-powered hunter/killer submarine. In Leicester Rolls Royce unveils it's latest creation: The ultra-luxurious Phantom Drophead Coupe. Next find out what incredible lengths Land Rover goes to ensure that all of their vehicles live up to their off-roading image. Additional highlights include the assembly of the Eurofighter Typhoon, Europe's fastest jet fighte