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Introduction

Chapter 1: How Should the U.S. Workforce Be Educated?

Chapter Preface

The Education System Should Emphasize Work Skills

Improving Basic Skills Will Benefit Workers

Improving Basic Skills Will Not Benefit Workers

Job Training Programs Should Be Expanded

Traditional Job Training Programs Are Ineffective

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: Should the Government Intervene in the Job Market?

Chapter Preface

Government Intervention Is Not a Solution to Unemployment

Government Intervention Can Foster Full Employment

Welfare-to-Work Programs Harm the Disadvantaged

A National Living Wage Will Improve Living Standards

Living Wage Ordinances Reduce Employment

Increasing the Number of Foreign Professionals Will Hurt U.S. Workers

Increasing the Number of Foreign Professionals Will Not Hurt U.S. Workers

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Chapter 3: What Role Should Labor Unions Play in the Workplace?

Chapter Preface

The Influence of Labor Unions May Be Increasing

The Influence of Labor Unions Is Declining

Workers Should Not Be Required to Pay Union Fees

Requiring Workers to Pay Union Fees Is Fair

Contingent Workers Will Benefit from Union Representation

Contingent Workers Will Not Benefit from Union Representation

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Chapter 4: How Should Equality in the Workplace Be Achieved?

Chapter Preface

Affirmative Action Promotes Equality

Affirmative Action Does Not Promote Equality

Comparable Worth Policies Are Beneficial to Women

Comparable Worth Policies Are Not Beneficial to Women

The Americans with Disabilities Act Has Helped Disabled Workers

The Americans with Disabilities Act Has Not Helped Disabled Workers

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