Getting the Goods: Ports, Labor, and the Logistics Revolution
Getting the Goods: Ports, Labor, and the Logistics Revolution
Overview
"Bonacich and Wilson present a richly detailed and highly interesting portrait of the global logistics industry. This study will provide a firm foundation on which to build future social scientific research."—Matt Vidal, Work and Occupations"A stunning, behind-the-scenes account of the largely invisible workers who make our big-box, just-in-time world possible."—Mike Davis, author of Planet of Slums"In Getting the Goods, Edna Bonacich and Jake B. Wilson analyze a weak spot in global capitalism, a fragile point that organizers might target in order to redress the shortcomings of this economic system; but this political agenda is briefly described and the authors' tone objective. This book also contains a wealth of information about container ports, sea carriers, land carriers, and warehouses. The reader can feel the pulse of each type of activity, feel as if he or she is with the authors as they talk to the key people involved; the interviews in Getting the Goods are first rate, vivid, and alive."—Gary G. Hamilton, University of Washington"If labor organizers ever want to have a shot at organizing the retail behemoth Wal-Mart, they must understand that the company's business plan is fundamentally a logistics model that relies heavily on maritime imports from the Pacific Rim. Bonacich and Wilson in Getting the Goods give us a bird's eye view of the multi-modal logistics system in the largest ports in the United States: Long Beach and Los Angeles. They paint a living picture of the supply chain that is a must read for those on the ground thinking about organizing the workers in the giant retailers whose lifeblood is the importation of millions of containers through America's largest ports. I'll be mandating that every ILWU organizer read this important book!"—Peter Olney, Director of Organizing, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU)"In this fascinating book, Edna Bonacich and Jake Wilson take us inside the nation's largest port to expose the inner workings of the retailer-driven global supply chains that are increasingly vital to today's import-dependent U.S. economy. Their richly detailed analysis of the logistics revolution's effects on labor-from poorly paid immigrant port truckers engaged in an uphill organizing battle to the labor aristocracy of long-unionized longshore workers-bristles with insight. Getting the Goods is a great read, provocative, and surprisingly optimistic."—Ruth Milkman, UCLA, author of L.A. Story: Immigrant Workers and the Future of the U.S. Labor Movement"Edna Bonacich and Jake Wilson have produced a powerful examination of the logistics revolution and its implication for workers. This book should be a vital instrument in the development of strategy for increasing the power of workers in this globalized world. Rather than treating workers as powerless victims of globalization, Bonacich and Wilson illustrate how workers can capitalize on their strengths and position in the transportation and retail industries to counter the 'race to the bottom' workers across the planet have been experiencing. This book is a must read for all labor activists, whether in unions, worker centers, or other independent working-class organizations."—Bill Fletcher, Jr., Co-Founder, Center for Labor Renewal and syndicated columnistDescription
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Overview
"Bonacich and Wilson present a richly detailed and highly interesting portrait of the global logistics industry. This study will provide a firm foundation on which to build future social scientific research."—Matt Vidal, Work and Occupations"A stunning, behind-the-scenes account of the largely invisible workers who make our big-box, just-in-time world possible."—Mike Davis, author of Planet of Slums"In Getting the Goods, Edna Bonacich and Jake B. Wilson analyze a weak spot in global capitalism, a fragile point that organizers might target in order to redress the shortcomings of this economic system; but this political agenda is briefly described and the authors' tone objective. This book also contains a wealth of information about container ports, sea carriers, land carriers, and warehouses. The reader can feel the pulse of each type of activity, feel as if he or she is with the authors as they talk to the key people involved; the interviews in Getting the Goods are first rate, vivid, and alive."—Gary G. Hamilton, University of Washington"If labor organizers ever want to have a shot at organizing the retail behemoth Wal-Mart, they must understand that the company's business plan is fundamentally a logistics model that relies heavily on maritime imports from the Pacific Rim. Bonacich and Wilson in Getting the Goods give us a bird's eye view of the multi-modal logistics system in the largest ports in the United States: Long Beach and Los Angeles. They paint a living picture of the supply chain that is a must read for those on the ground thinking about organizing the workers in the giant retailers whose lifeblood is the importation of millions of containers through America's largest ports. I'll be mandating that every ILWU organizer read this important book!"—Peter Olney, Director of Organizing, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU)"In this fascinating book, Edna Bonacich and Jake Wilson take us inside the nation's largest port to expose the inner workings of the retailer-driven global supply chains that are increasingly vital to today's import-dependent U.S. economy. Their richly detailed analysis of the logistics revolution's effects on labor-from poorly paid immigrant port truckers engaged in an uphill organizing battle to the labor aristocracy of long-unionized longshore workers-bristles with insight. Getting the Goods is a great read, provocative, and surprisingly optimistic."—Ruth Milkman, UCLA, author of L.A. Story: Immigrant Workers and the Future of the U.S. Labor Movement"Edna Bonacich and Jake Wilson have produced a powerful examination of the logistics revolution and its implication for workers. This book should be a vital instrument in the development of strategy for increasing the power of workers in this globalized world. Rather than treating workers as powerless victims of globalization, Bonacich and Wilson illustrate how workers can capitalize on their strengths and position in the transportation and retail industries to counter the 'race to the bottom' workers across the planet have been experiencing. This book is a must read for all labor activists, whether in unions, worker centers, or other independent working-class organizations."—Bill Fletcher, Jr., Co-Founder, Center for Labor Renewal and syndicated columnistDescription
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You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
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