The issue of labor discipline lay at the very heart of the antagonistic relationship between the Soviet elite and its work force. Soviet industry was plagued with high labor turnover, absenteeism, heavy drinking, and slow work. Don Filtzer explains how this encouraged the system's eventual collapse.
This blog post raises some questions posed by the election of Kshama Sawant to Seattle City Council and related developments, questions for people who are pro- and who are anti- this kind of...
William Cleaver on the often unofficial strikes of miners in the mid to late 20th century.
A reportback of the IWW's Work Peoples College, a week long workshop and training event meant to spread skills and share experiences within the union.
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