Public Sector Unions in the Age of Austerity

by Stephanie Ross and Larry Savage

Book Overview

For decades, public sector unions in Canada have been plagued by austerity, privatization, taxpayer backlash and restrictions on union rights. In recent years, the intensity of state-led attacks against public sector workers has reached a fevered pitch, raising the question of the role of public sector unions in protecting their members and the broader public interest.

Public Sector Unions in the Age of Austerity examines the unique characteristics...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552665844
• ISBN13: 9781552665848
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Fernwood Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"