Lance Compa: American Labor Policy and International Labor Standards — Is There a Gap?

Fifty years ago, organized labor claimed nearly 40 percent of the private labor force and substantial political clout. Today, labor represents barely 7 percent of the private labor force and has been relegated to just another “special interest” in party politics. This week we will trace the causes and consequences of this dramatic reversal in fortune—looking not only at the impact on American workers and American politics, but also at the international context of workers rights with guest lecturer, Lance Compa.

The lecture event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Shambaugh Auditorium located in the IMU Main Library. A discussion will follow, allowing audience members to ask Mr. Compa questions.