United mind workers : unions and teaching in the knowledge society / Charles Taylor Kerchner, Julia E. Koppich, Joseph G. Weeres.

Author/creator Kerchner, Charles T.
Other author Koppich, Julia.
Other author Weeres, Joseph G., 1939-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoSan Francisco : Jossey-Bass, ©1997.
Descriptionxiv, 238 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesJossey-Bass education series
Jossey-Bass education series. ^A494665
Contents Postindustrial unionism -- Organizing the other half of teaching -- From siege mentality to transformational vision -- The quest for quality -- Improving the craft of teaching -- Upgrading educational standards -- Evaluating the work of peers -- New union-management agreements -- Reforming the districtwide contract -- Establishing school-based compacts -- Institutionalizing the new union -- Strengthening the market for teachers -- Creating new representation roles for unions -- Reforming the labor law -- Organizing for the knowledge era.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 213-223) and index.
LCCN 97004636
ISBN0787908290 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB2844.53 .U6 K48 1997 ✔ Available Place Hold