Mike Parker

Mike Parker worked as an electrician in the Detroit auto industry at Ford and Chrysler plants and for contractors from 1977 to 2007. He is the co-author, with Jane Slaughter, of Choosing Sides: Unions and the Team Concept (1988) and Working Smart: A Union Guide to Participation Programs and Reengineering (1994), challenging labor-management programs, and co-author, with Martha Gruelle, of Democracy Is Power (1999). Parker is a member of the RPA steering committee and a member of East Bay DSA.

Richmond Progressive Alliance Wins

Soldiers of Solidarity
Against the Current, No. 159, July/August 2012

Joe Frantz, 1950-2009
Against the Current, No. 142, September/October 2009

Richmond, CA vs. Chevron
Against the Current, No. 139, March/April 2009

Stirring Up Racism
Against the Current, No. 139, March/April 2009

Shorter Hours Now!
Against the Current, No. 116, May/June 2005

UAW Pioneer and Fighter for Social Justice: Victor G. Reuther
Against the Current, No. 113, November/December 2004

The Election's Broader Impact
Against the Current, No. 79, March/April 1999

A Tribute to Mario Savio and the FSM
Against the Current, No. 66, January/February 1997

Viewing "Berkeley in the '60s"
Against the Current, No. 35, November/December 1991

Management's "Ideal" Concept
Against the Current No. 19, March/April 1989

Other Points of View
Against the Current No. 19, March/April 1989