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Inside the Faculty Union : Labor Relations in the University Setting by Robert Engvall (2018, Hardcover)

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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN-101475845073

ISBN-139781475845075

eBay Product ID (ePID)24038790659

Product Key Features

Number of Pages140 Pages

Publication NameInside the Faculty Union : Labor Relations in the University Setting

LanguageEnglish

SubjectLabor & Industrial Relations, Leadership, Administration / General, Higher, Administration / Higher

Publication Year2018

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Education

AuthorRobert Engvall

FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight13.6 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width6.2 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2018-023283

ReviewsThere are precious few such candid reflections from the insider perspective, so I'm thrilled Bob Engvall wrote one. Union president is a challenging role, one I played for about 30 years, so I often nodded knowingly while reading. Many of his observations, including some zingers, are common discussion threads among the many faculty union leaders I've known. The book is at its best when his reflections stem from particular incidents. Mixing acerbic jabs with wry humor and incisive use of other sources to cast light on the modern university, Engvall's book should be read by administrators, trustees, and, of course, faculty., "There are precious few such candid reflections from the insider perspective, so I'm thrilled Bob Engvall wrote one. Union president is a challenging role, one I played for about 30 years, so I often nodded knowingly while reading. Many of his observations, including some zingers, are common discussion threads among the many faculty union leaders I've known. The book is at its best when his reflections stem from particular incidents. Mixing acerbic jabs with wry humor and incisive use of other sources to cast light on the modern university, Engvall's book should be read by administrators, trustees, and, of course, faculty." --Art Hochner, professor emeritus, Temple University

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Table Of ContentIntroduction Chapter 1- There is But One Truth, But That May Not Be Enough: The Foundation of Labor Relations in the University Setting Chapter 2- Journey to the Center of the Worst Chapter 3- The Great and Widening Divide Chapter 4- Forget About Getting to Yes, How About Getting to Sanity Chapter 5- Seriously, What Was She Thinking? Chapter 6- Mind if I Park Here? Chapter 7- Get the Brooms, It's Time to Sweep Something Under the Rug Again Chapter 8- Another Day, Another Dollar: Another Night, Another Dullard Chapter 9- Boot Licking 101 Chapter 10- Merit in the University: The Unimportance of Being Earnest Chapter 11- Negotiations: Let Them Eat Cake Chapter 12- The Slow but Sure Recovery of Your Mental Health Chapter 13- Mistakes Were Made Afterthoughts: A Lesser Man's Search for A Lesser Meaning About the Author

SynopsisThis book explores unionism in today's higher education environment, and the need for collective action in order to promote the best possible educational environment on campus. In the increasingly corporatized world of higher education, the role played by faculty in making the university a genuine place for learning is more important than ever., This book describes the many experiences of a university faculty union leader. Interactions with faculty members and administrators are examined in a variety of contexts ranging from discussions about such mundane topics as parking on campus, to such meaningful topics as the nature of the union/administration relationship. Individual chapters will address important occurrences in the life of a faculty union leader, including the process of negotiating a new contract and the on-going process of representing a diverse membership with disparate goals and differing levels of devotion to the notion of collectivism. Each chapter features a "lessons learned" section which attempts to offer guidance for those who might choose to become a union activist themselves, or who might choose to offer advice to those who might consider it. While the book centers upon higher education, the concepts advanced might be equally applicable to a variety of organizations in which the eternal struggle between management and labor in a function of the workplace.

LC Classification NumberLB2335.865.U6E64