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Collision Course: Ronald Reagan, the Air Traffic Controllers, and the Strike that Changed America,Used
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In August 1981, the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) called an illegal strike. The new president, Ronald Reagan, fired the strikers, establishing a reputation for both decisiveness and hostility to organized labor. As Joseph A. McCartin writes, the strike was the culmination of two decades of escalating conflict between controllers and the government that stemmed from the highpressure nature of the job and the controllers' inability to negotiate with their employer over vital issues. PATCO's fall not only ushered in a long period of labor decline; it also served as a harbinger of the campaign against public sector unions that now roils American politics.Now available in paperback, Collision Course sets the strike within a vivid panorama of the rise of the world's busiest airtraffic control system. It begins with an arresting account of the 1960 midair collision over New York that cost 134 lives and exposed the weaknesses of an overburdened system. Through the stories of controllers like Mike Rock and Jack Maher, who were galvanized into action by that disaster and went on to found PATCO, it describes the efforts of those who sought to make the airways safer and fought to win a secure place in the American middle class. It climaxes with the story of Reagan and the controllers, who surprisingly endorsed the Republican on the promise that he would address their grievances. That brief, fateful alliance triggered devastating miscalculations that changed America, forging patterns that still govern the nation's labor politics.Written with an eye for detail and a grasp of the vast consequences of the PATCO conflict for both air travel and America's working class, Collision Course is a stunning achievement.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Collision Course' by Joseph A. McCartin? A: 'Collision Course' focuses on the illegal strike by the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) in August 1981 and its significant impact on labor relations in America, particularly under President Ronald Reagan.
- Q: How many pages does 'Collision Course' have? A: 'Collision Course' has a total of 504 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Collision Course' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Collision Course'? A: The author of 'Collision Course' is Joseph A. McCartin.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Collision Course'? A: 'Collision Course' was published on October 6, 2011.
- Q: Is 'Collision Course' suitable for readers interested in labor relations? A: Yes, 'Collision Course' is categorized under Labor & Industrial Relations, making it suitable for readers interested in this field.
- Q: What significant historical event does 'Collision Course' discuss? A: 'Collision Course' discusses the midair collision over New York in 1960 that led to significant changes in the air traffic control system.
- Q: Does 'Collision Course' include personal stories of air traffic controllers? A: Yes, the book includes personal accounts of air traffic controllers like Mike Rock and Jack Maher, highlighting their experiences and contributions.
- Q: Can I expect detailed analysis in 'Collision Course'? A: Yes, 'Collision Course' provides a detailed analysis of the PATCO strike and its broader implications for labor politics in America.
- Q: Is 'Collision Course' available in formats other than hardcover? A: The provided details only specify hardcover availability; check with retailers for other formats such as paperback or e-book.