An Activist AFSCME Local Confronts Welfare Reform
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11229655 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Helena Worthen (0000-0002-4933-4357, West Virginia University, corresponding author), Steve Edwards (0000-0003-1611-0477, West Virginia University), Diane Stokes (West Virginia University) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 25-43 |
| Publication date | 2002-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Labor Studies Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0160-449X • E-ISSN: 1538-9758 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0160449x0202700103 |
| OpenAlex | W2136248643 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 1 |
Public sector welfare caseworkers confront shifts in U.S. welfare policy internally, facing changes in their own workplaces, and ex temally, in relation to their clients. This paper looks at an activist AFSCME caseworker local in Chicago to see how it responded to these internal and external challenges. It compares the strategies of two campaigns, in terms of their timelines, goals, educational needs, and strategic concerns, including relationships with other parts of the union. The paper then draws lessons about alliances with other organizations, the need for a program of maximum mobilization, and development of strong and educated secondary leadership
Mobilization · Political science · Public relations · Relation (database · Timeline · Welfare · Labor Movements and Unions · Law · Public Administration
| Citations per year | 0.11 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2007 - 2025 (19) |
| Highly cited | No |