“…This thesis investigates the local urban dynamics of this `proliferation of the industrial labor practices' with a field research in Istanbul, Turkey."…”

“…Based on extensive field research, the second part looks at the evolution of labor relations at the industry level. …”

“…The case studies in Working for Justice are all based on original field research on organizing campaigns among L.A. day laborers, garment workers, car wash workers, security officers, janitors, taxi drivers, hotel workers as well as the efforts of ethnically focused worker centers and immigrant rights organizations. …”

“…Using quantitative data from a variety of surveys conducted by the Japanese Government and qualitative data from field research, it then documents significant changes in the nature of Japanese unions and Shunto wage bargaining and their role in generating the link between productivity and wages during Japan’s “Lost Decade” and subsequent quiet recovery. …”

“…The present report is the fruit of both desk and field research. From the beginning it became immediately clear that there are serious discrepancies between these ‘numbers’ and the witness stories. ... …”

“…Drawing on the results of extensive field research based on a qualitative study among trade unions from Hungary, Poland, Sweden, and Germany, as well as representatives from the European level, this book points to a significant gap in European trade union politics between pretensions and reality. …”