In the 1970s the United States government initiated the 'War on Drugs'. Soon after, states enacted legislation imposing harsh sentences for drug offenders. The public quickly voiced objections to the impacts of the sentencing laws. States changed their laws, claiming the changes were a response...

Drawing on case study evidence from the automotive, steel, and glass making industries, this article examines the role played by the national union in shaping local unions' abilities to develop and sustain the capabilities critical to managing on-going workplace restructuring. The author...