URBST 239W
Urban Labor & Labor Mvmts · 3 credits · Fall 2026
About this course
Introduction to the nature of work and work organization in contemporary urban settings. Topics include the social organization of work, changes in the composition of the work force, the impact of technology on work and workers, and the organization of workers through labor unions and other forms of worker organization. The evolution of work and worker organization from the beginning of industrialization through the shift to a service-oriented economy will be central focus of the course.
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