Fringe Benefits: Why, When and How

Mark Starr has been active in workers’ education for more than 50 years, first in Britain until 1928 and then in the United States. Educational Director for the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, 1935-1960, he was on assignments for the I.L.O.-Workers Education Division in Singapore and East Africa in 1960-1963. Jointly with Harold U. Faulkner, in 1944 he wrote the first fourthyear high school textbook on the labor movement. He has written many other books and articles. In addition, Mr. Starr has served on numerous government committees and is honorary president of Local 189, American Federation of Teachers, and honorary chairman of the Queens (New York) Liberal Party.