Questions
1.David Brody argues that unions in the UnitedStates were very powerful after World War II. Over the years, however, unionslost their power. Brody argues that the unions’ reliance on collectivebargaining rather than shop floor self-activity is a cause of their loss ofpower.Explain his argument.
2.Benjamin Kline Hunnicutt describes the rise anddecline of the six-hour day at Kellogg’s in Battle Creek, Michigan. What werethe rules of the six-hour day?How didthe six-hour day benefit management?Howdid it benefit workers? What were the factors that caused the decline of thesix-hour day?
3.C. Wright Mills argues that modern white-collarworkers do not have a taut will to work, nor does their work itself inspirethem.Mills argues that the work ethicof modern white-collar workers is understandable, but it is a problem at workand outside work.Explain Mills’argument.
4.Dorothy Sue Cobble argues that the labormovement is on the rise, but our preconceived notions cause us to miss themovement.Explain her argument.Describe the forms that are emerging torepresent labor’s interests.