Trade unions Books

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This pathbreaking collection explores the history of occupational safety and health in America from the late nineteenth century of the 1950s. Thirteen essays tell a story of the exploitation of workers as measured by shortened lives, high disease rates,...

Changing Female Identities explores the influence of parental figures, the roles that women use as their models, and the diverse feelings that arise as a result of family mandates and emotions in relation to cooperation or competition among siblings.The...

The Arab Spring put non-governmental public action centre-stage in the drive for greater social justice. Governments, politicians and international institutions increasingly court non-governmental public actors, engaging them in policy dialogue, inviting...

“ Le travail que nous présentons au public socialiste n’est pas le programme officiel d’un parti ! mais ce n’est pas non plus l’expression d’une simple opinion individuelle. Partant des principes...

The workplace has been changed in recent decades by the rise of digital technologies.Parts of a single labor process can be moved around the world, with implications not only for individual workplaces, but for the working class as a whole.Computer...

Embedded With Organized Labor describes how union members have organized successfully, on the job and in the community, in the face of employer opposition now and in the past. The author has produced a provocative series of essays-an unusual exercise in...

This story of the birth and infancy of the United Auto Workers, told by two participants, shows how the gains workers made were neither easy nor inevitable-not automatic-but required strategic and tactical sophistication as well as concerted action.Sol...

This groundbreaking report offers a comprehensive overview of the state of workers' education in the United States, and outlines a range of strategies and initiatives for improving the quality and accessibility of educational opportunities for workers...

Born in the rural American south, James Boggs lived nearly his entire adult life in Detroit and worked as a factory worker for twenty-eight years while immersing himself in the political struggles of the industrial urban north. During and after the years...

"A superb history of labor on the East Coast waterfront that may be the best account we have, not only of the industry, but of any sector of labor relations. Mello combines a thoroughly researched discussion of the behavior of elites--employers,...

As China, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia become world economic powers, questions arise regarding the fate of workers in these countries. This book examines the difficult road traveled by human rights movements in these...

Working Class Radicals: The Socialist Party in West Virginia, 1898-1920 examines the rise and fall of organized socialism in West Virginia through an exploration of the demographics of membership, oral interview material gathered in the 1960s from party...

Progessive History With a Mystery TwistThe eight Sage Adair Mysteries are set in 1902, Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. These adventure stories highlight the positive changes made by that era’s progressives at a time when wealth and...

How journalists have shortchanged the southern labor movementCovering for the Bosses: Labor and the Southern Press probes the difficult relationship between the press and organized labor in the South from the past to the present day. Written by a veteran...

A Precarious Game is an ethnographic examination of video game production. The developers Bulut researched for almost three years in a medium sized studio in the US loved making video games that millions play. However, only some can enjoy this dream job,...

This book is a comprehensive report of the debate in the British House of Commons on the Trades Disputes Bill of 1905. It includes the full transcript of the debate, along with a division list and a history of the Taff Vale judgment, which had a major...

This book contains the constitution and by-laws of the Western Federation of Miners, adopted in May 1893 and amended in July 1911. It provides a comprehensive account of the Western Federation's organizational structure and regulations, making it an...

Originally published in 1947, this influential work examines the relationship between democracy and nationalization in the context of post-war Britain. It offers a thoughtful analysis of the economic and political forces at work in the aftermath of World...

Explore the complex world of early 20th-century British industrial relations with this detailed report on the Conciliation Act 1896 and the Industrial Courts Act 1919. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including official records and...

This congressional hearing covers the topic of improper activities in the labor or management field and includes testimony from government officials, union representatives, and industry experts. The hearing provides a fascinating look at the ways in...

In this seminal work, Henry Slesser provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the history and principles of trade unionism. From the early days of the labor movement to the present, Slesser details the struggles and successes of working people in...

This book is a seminal work on labor rights and the fight for fair working hours. With a detailed history of the movement and compelling arguments for the benefits of an eight-hour day, Cox and Webb make a persuasive case for workplace reform. A...

Originally published in 1924, this book presents an analysis of the labor movement in the United States, and argues for the formation of a united front of farmers and workers to challenge the power of industrial capitalism. Ruthenberg's work is an...

This document is a record of the policies and decisions made during the second world congress of the Red International of Labour Unions, held in Moscow from 19 November to 2 December 1922. This congress brought together trade unions from around the world...

The American Dream of reaching success through sheer sweat and determination rings false for countless members of today's working class. This volume shows that many of the difficulties facing modern laborers have deep roots in the history of worker...

THROUGHOUT THE AGES RULING CLASSES HAVE DOWNPLAYED, covered up and suppressed the notion that there is any such thing as a class struggle. And yet human history is one story after another of the masses of people fighting for and winning their freedom...

This comprehensive compilation of documents integrates institutional labor history (movements and trade unions) with aspects of social and cultural history. It charts changes in trade union and managerial practices and integrates the economics and...

The authors show how and why standards are used as governance tools. They follow the historical development of standards and their new forms and roles, across the substantive areas of industrial and organizational "quality," the financial sector,...

An innovative diplomatic and intellectual history of decolonization, post-colonial nation building and international human rights and development discourses, this study of the role of the ILO during 1940-70 opens up new perspectives on the significance...

Based on contributions from international experts, this volume provides an up-to-date account of globalization's influences on individual life courses in nine different modern societies, and of cross-nationally varying political strategies to mediate...