Unlikely Partners: Philanthropic Foundations and the Labor Movement (ILR Press Books) - Hardcover

Magat, Richard

 
9780801435522: Unlikely Partners: Philanthropic Foundations and the Labor Movement (ILR Press Books)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0801435528 ISBN 13: 9780801435522
Publisher: Cornell University Press, 1998

Synopsis

An investigation into the little-known history of relations between organized labor and philanthropic foundations in America, this book reveals curious connections linking these important institutions throughout the twentieth century. Richard Magat examines these relations whether indirect or direct, confrontational, supportive, or collaborative in a wide variety of areas: research, the condition and status of black and female workers, the struggle of farmworkers, workplace health and safety, the union democracy movement, and the stake of union members in the global marketplace. Unlikely Partners begins with the industrial and social ferment in which the great modern foundations arose in the early twentieth century. It covers such topics as the Russell Sage Foundation (the first to address labor conditions), the National Civic Federation, and manifestations of 'enlightened' business practice, including welfare capitalism. The book lays out areas of future community, fiscal, and policy collaboration between unions and foundations.

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From the Author

Quoting review in The Nation, May 31, 1999..p.32-34
Review by Colman McCarthy::Magat is a valuable source to consult, offering a reliable investigation into the historical and current relations between organized giving and organized labor. His research is deep and broad....Magat offers in 15 chapters facts, commentary and conclusions that are more groundbreaking than earthshaking....Library shelves aren't sagging under the weight of books on the relations betwen foundations and labor unions. Magat had the field--a bare shelf--to himself."

Synopsis

An investigation into the little-known history of relations between organized labor and philanthropic foundations in America, this book reveals curious connections linking these important institutions throughout the twentieth century. Richard Magat examines these relations whether indirect or direct, confrontational, supportive, or collaborative in a wide variety of areas: research, the condition and status of black and female workers, the struggle of farmworkers, workplace health and safety, the union democracy movement, and the stake of union members in the global marketplace. Unlikely Partners begins with the industrial and social ferment in which the great modern foundations arose in the early twentieth century. It covers such topics as the Russell Sage Foundation (the first to address labor conditions), the National Civic Federation, and manifestations of 'enlightened' business practice, including welfare capitalism. The book lays out areas of future community, fiscal, and policy collaboration between unions and foundations.

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Publisher
Cornell University Press
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0801435528
ISBN 13 
9780801435522
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
242