Title
The Role of Organized Labor in Civil Society
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2014
Published In
Sociology Compass
Volume
8
Issue
8
Pages
1033-1044
Recommended Citation
Brueggemann, John, "The Role of Organized Labor in Civil Society" (2014). Sociology. 1.
https://creativematter.skidmore.edu/socio_fac_schol/1
Abstract
Organized labor has served as a valuable element of civil society. The focus of this inquiry is how the decline of organized labor contributes to the weakening of the civil sphere. I first assess how unions have historically contributed to the positive functions of civil society. I then review the various factors that have led to the deterioration of organized labor and comment on the current state of the labor movement. I conclude with a discussion of the implications in terms of civil society and market culture.