Where are the books on doing research in support of a union organizing campaign?

September 8, 2011 10:09 AM

I am looking for books, articles, courses, or other materials on doing research in support of union organizing campaigns.

I have found plenty of information on the "organizing" side of the equation, but I have not had much luck finding resources specifically on doing research in support of organizing (on companies, investors, sectors, markets, etc., that are targets of a campaign).

I know that the big unions have a lot of people who do just this kind of research for a living, so there must be something out there, but I am having a hard time finding it.

posted by anonymous to society & culture (2 answers total)

Use the phrase "strategic corporate research" in your search and you will a lot of resources.
posted by cushie at 11:11 AM on September 8, 2011 [1 favorite]

Try contacting the TUC or the General Federation of Trades Unions. I know they're British, but I imagine they'd be happy to help you in some way, or point you in the right direction. Solidarity and all that. Or maybe your country has something similar.
posted by ComfySofa at 11:28 AM on September 8, 2011