Critical Wage Theory: Why Wage Justice Is Racial Justice

By: Ruben J. Garcia

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Synopsis: In this highly original and personal book, Ruben J. Garcia argues forcefully that we must center the minimum wage as a tool for fighting structural racism. Employing the lessons of critical race theory to show how low minimum wages and underenforcement of workplace laws have always been features of our racially stratified society, Garcia explains why we must follow the leadership of social movements by treating increases in minimum wage levels and enforcement as matters of racial justice. Offering solutions that would benefit all workers, especially the immigrants and people of color most often made victims of wage theft, Critical Wage Theory is essential reading for anyone who seeks a more just future for the working class.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 226 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780520388048
Related ISBNs:: 9780520388031, 9780520388017
Publisher:: University of California Press
Date of Addition:: 07/23/24
Copyrighted By:: Ruben J. Garcia
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.