Lydia Anne Savage

Savage's research focuses on economic, urban, and social geography focused primarily on economic change and both its impact on workers and the response of workers, particularly women employed in the growing service sector. Overarching themes in Savage's writings include the ways in which labor unions use geographically informed organizing strategies in light of contemporary changes in employment and changes needed in labor unions (structure, culture, and leadership) in order to represent workers in the new economy. Savage serves as Vice-President of the Affiliated Faculties of the Universities of Maine and President of the USM chapter and is on the Negotiating Team.