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Strikes and Labor Activity in France, 1830-1960 (ICPSR 8421)
Released/updated on: 2012-08-15
Geographic coverage: France, Global
Time period: 1830-01-01--1960-12-31
This study records the extent of unionization and the characteristics of strikes and labor disturbances in France from 1830 to 1960. Individual strikes and labor disturbances are separated by date, region (department), industry, cause, duration, outcome, and total involvement. The extent of unionization is recorded by department with numbers of employer organizations, worker organizations, mixed organizations containing both groups, and agricultural unions. Additional indicators list total membership for these categories, including the differentiation of female membership within union totals.
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Rival Unionism and Membership Growth in the United States, 1897-2005 (ICPSR 27281)
Released/updated on: 2010-05-20
Geographic coverage: United States
Time period: 1897-01-01--2005-12-31
This study utilizes time-series data from 1897-2005 to explore the positive and negative effects of rivalry between labor unions. Utilizing econometric factors, it also investigates how competition from rival union federations and independent unions affects union density. Variables include counts of pro-labor and pro-management unfair labor practice cases adjudicated by the National Labor Relations Board, competitor union membership ratio and number ratio, the annual percentage change in union density, and the percentage change in the density of AFL/AFL-CIO membership. Other variables include the percentage of United States House members who belong to the Democratic Party, the percentage of popular votes in presidential elections that favored Socialist or Communist parties, core employment and unemployment, the consumer price index (CPI), and the labor union historical periods: Western Labor Union (WLU), Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), Trade Union Unity League (TUUL), Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), and Change to Win (CTW).
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Brazilian University Students' Images of the United States, 1963 (ICPSR 7041)
Released/updated on: 2009-09-29
Geographic coverage: South America, Brazil, Global, Latin America
Time period: 1963-01-01--1963-12-31
This study was based on a survey administered to students at nine universities in Brazil in 1963. The questions probed the respondents' knowledge of the world outside Brazil, especially the United States. The major portion of the study focused on the respondents' perceptions of similarities and dissimilarities between the United States and Brazil in varied areas such as attitudes toward the family as a primary group, social class structure, importance of the labor movement, the quality of education, the meaning of nationalism, opportunities for Blacks, moral standards of the people, political participation, and private versus public initiatives within the economy. Respondents were also asked to predict the answers that a United States citizen would give to these same questions about Brazil. Other questions probed the respondents' sources of information about the United States, including newspapers, magazines, movies, radio, television, and personal relations with people from the United States. The demographic data refer to the respondent's university, major field of study, residence, father's occupation, family income, self-perceived social class, and race.
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Popular Movements Archive, 1881-1950: [Sweden] (ICPSR 9606)
Released/updated on: 2006-12-13
Geographic coverage: Sweden, Global
Time period: 1881-01-01--1950-12-31
This collection describes the history of popular movements
in Sweden starting with the local associations and their functions.
Additionally, it examines whether a specific type of society or
environment allows popular movements to more easily gain support and
develop. Major areas of investigation include temperance lodges, labor
unions belonging to the country organization of labor unions, and free
churches.
Curated
Work Stoppages Historical File, 1953-1981 [United States] (ICPSR 8156)
Released/updated on: 2006-01-12
Time period: 1952-01-01--1981-12-31
This collection contains data on work stoppages in the United States from three time periods: work stoppages that began in 1952 and continued into 1953, all private and public work stoppages during 1953-1977, and all public work stoppages for 1978-1981. There are two data files. Variables for Part 1, 1952-1977, All Work Stoppages, include case number (month, year, and stoppage number), duration, beginning and ending dates, number of workers affected, number of days idle, major issues, contract status, state identification code, and major industrial code. Variables for Part 2, 1978-1981, All Public Work Stoppages, include case number, duration, beginning and ending dates, number of workers affected, number of days idle, major issues, contract status, union support, union code, occupational group, official recognition, industry code, employer units -- private and public, number of hours in usual work week, mediation, settlement of stoppage, issues -- disposition and remaining, presence or absence of violence, state, and Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA).
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Union Leaders Study: Chile, 1962 (ICPSR 7316)
Released/updated on: 1992-02-16
Geographic coverage: South America, Chile, Global
Time period: 1962-01-01--1962-12-31
This study explored the development of union leaders' awareness, interest, and involvement in the union, their objectives for the union and for themselves as leaders, and their participation in other organizations. Respondents were asked about relations between the firms and the unions and between the unions and federations. Questions on union tactics, level of interest, and involvement of other union members and officials were also included. The study sought the respondents' attitudes toward the Chilean labor movement, their opinions of the steps needed to continue the country's social and economic progress, and the roles workers and industries should assume to further national economic progress. Several items probed perceptions of the personality of most Chilean workers. Data were also gathered on the effect the leadership role had on respondents' personal lives and cynicism about other people. Questions were asked about past family involvement in the union, respondents' career plans, and expectations for self and children. Standard demographic information included age, marital status, education, parent's financial status, education, and regional background.