Carey takes the wheel
Article Abstract:
Teamsters pres Ron Carey is attempting to take the union out of the control of old-guard officials and operate it for the benefit of the members. Carey's reform efforts and his successes with car haulers, Northwest Airlines flight attendants and a Safeway warehouse are discussed.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
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A new face for American labor
Article Abstract:
Dennis Rivera is the head of the 100,000-member Local 1199 of the Drug, Hospital and Health Care Employees Union and a rising star in Hispanic-American political circles. Rivera's life and career in organized labor are profiled.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
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Writing about race (and trying to talk about it)
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A discussion on the subject of race relations which was undertaken by eight 'New York Times' reporters and editors is presented. Issues include the problems of talking about race and defining racial prejudice.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
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