This book argues that active labour market policies are necessary to improve the position of the unemployed but have so far performed relatively poorly. The contributing authors seek ways to improve active labour market policy and consider three means of doing so: improving the quality by better...

Origins and characteristics of worker centers -- Putting worker centers in context -- Organizing at the intersection of ethnicity, race, and class -- Delivering services on the frontlines -- Economic action organizing -- Relationships with unions -- Public policy enforcement and reform --...