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Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality

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2017

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Do Unions Promote Rights For People With Disabilities?, Lilach Lurie Jul 2017

Do Unions Promote Rights For People With Disabilities?, Lilach Lurie

Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality

Scholars and international organizations emphasize the role of unions in promoting disability rights. Nonetheless, previous studies showed that unions may underrepresent people with disabilities. The current research aims to contribute to this debate through an empirical examination of collective agreements in Israel. The research shows that although collective agreements in Israel promote disability insurance and job security for people with disabilities, they do not promote accommodations or employability security for workers with disabilities. Moreover, the research shows that coordination between unions and disability organizations is essential to promote the rights of workers with disabilities. Lastly, the research emphasizes the importance …


Why The 1960 Lunch Counter Sit-Ins Worked: A Case Study Of Law And Social Movement Mobilization, Christopher W. Schmidt May 2017

Why The 1960 Lunch Counter Sit-Ins Worked: A Case Study Of Law And Social Movement Mobilization, Christopher W. Schmidt

Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality

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