Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-110) and index.
1. Teachers' Perspectives on Teacher Unionism -- 2. Putting the Study Together -- 3. Rancho High School: The Power of History -- 4. Onyx Ridge High School: Professional Teachers Make Up Their Own Minds -- 5. Oak Valley High School: The Significance of Size and Scale -- 6. The Social Value of Teacher Unions -- 7. The Practical Value of Teacher Unions -- 8. The New Unions: Representing Teachers' Best Interests -- Appendix: Characteristics of Study Respondents