Youth and Unions

Marlena Fontes, Cornell University
Ken Margolies, Cornell University

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Fontes, M., & Margolies, K. (2010). Youth and unions. Retrieved [insert date] from Cornell University, ILR School site:
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/workingpapers/104

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Copyright by the authors.

Abstract

[Excerpt] Following a suggestion from the Cornell ILR Labor Advisory Counsel in early 2009 Cornell ILR began studying the relationships between young workers and unions. Marlena Fontes, a Cornell student, worked with Cornell Extension Faculty Ken Margolies and others during the summer of 2009 on the study. The study is based on a literature review, survey research, observations and focus groups. The report provides a glimpse into the issues that are facing young people and unions and how unions are seeking to organize and involve young workers and members. The table on page 9 summarizes the survey research conducted by Ms. Fontes and two other Cornell summer Fellows.