The Closed Shop In American Trade Unions (1911)

The Closed Shop In American Trade Unions, written by Frank Tenney Stockton in 1911, is a comprehensive analysis of the closed shop system in American trade unions. The book explores the history of the closed shop, its legal implications, and its impact on the labor movement.Stockton examines the arguments for and against the closed shop, including the economic benefits for workers and the potential for abuse by unions. He also delves into the legal challenges faced by the closed shop, including the Supreme Court's decision in the Danbury Hatters' case.Throughout the book, Stockton provides examples of closed shop practices in various industries, including the printing trade and the garment industry. He also discusses the role of the closed shop in the broader labor movement and its impact on the relationship between labor and management.The Closed Shop In American Trade Unions is a valuable resource for students of labor history, as well as anyone interested in the evolution of labor relations in the United States. Stockton's thorough analysis of the closed shop system provides insight into one of the most contentious issues in American labor history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.