Brandon Grant Archives - Labor Education Program (LEP)

ADVANCING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DIVERSITY: A PILOT STUDY OF THE EAST CENTRAL AREA BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL

The importance of the construction trades and apprenticeship programs as a unique and unparalleled pathway into middle class job opportunities for non-college graduates, inspired the Project for Middle Class Renewal in the Labor Education Program (LEP) at the University of Illinois’ School of Labor and Employment Relations to invite building trades’ apprenticeship programs to participate … Read more

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN UNIONS AND MEANINGFUL WORK: A STUDY OF PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS IN ILLINOIS

Researchers have investigated the reasons why people pursue a career in the public sector. A compelling case has been made that individuals who pursue careers in the public sector are more highly motivated by intrinsic factors such as “work that is important” and work that “provides a feeling of accomplishment.” This report describes findings from … Read more

ADVANCING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DIVERSITY: A PILOT STUDY OF THE EAST CENTRAL AREA BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN UNIONS AND MEANINGFUL WORK: A STUDY OF PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS IN ILLINOIS

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