Classified bibliography on the trade union movement - lists publications concerning historical and sociological aspects of trade unionism, ideology, leadership, structures, the role of trade unions in labour disputes, collective bargaining, dispute settlement, etc., and includes an essay on research methodology in respect of studies of trade unionism.
Excerpt from A Trial Bibliography of American Trade-Union Publications The publications have been classified in the bibliography according to the names of the organizations by which they have been issued. The method adopted has been to select from the name of the organization the word or words de scriptive of the trade, or, in the case of a federation, the part of its name ordinarily regarded as indicative of its function. Thus the Journeymen Bakers and Confectioners' Inter national Union has been inserted as Bakers and Confec tioners' International Union, Journeymen, and the Ameri can Federation oi Labor as Federation of Labor, Ameri can. Wherever an organization has changed its name dur ing its existence, the publications have been classified under separate headings corresponding to the different names, and cross-references have been used to indicate the substantial unity of the different organizations. The chief classes of publications issued by American trade unions and federations are (i) constitutions (2) reports of convention proceedings; (3) official journals; (4) other documents, such as scales of prices, proceedings of confer emees for collective bargaining, etc. The publications have been arranged under each trade-union in the order thus indicated. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from A Trial Bibliography of American Trade-Union Publications: Prepared by the Economic Seminary of the John Hopkins University The publications have been classified in the bibliography according to the names of the organizations by which they have been issued. The method adopted has been to select from the name of the organization the word or words de scriptive of the trade, or, in the case of a federation, the part of its name ordinarily regarded as indicative of its function. Thus the Journeymen Bakers and Confectioners' Inter national Union has been inserted as Bakers and Con fectioners' International Union, Journeymen, and the American Federation of Labor as Federation of Labor, American. Wherever an organization has changed its name during its existence, the publications have been classi fied under separate headings corresponding to the different names, and cross references have been used to indicate the substantial unity of the different organizations. The chief classes of publications issued by American trade-unions and federations are (i) constitutions; (2) re ports oi convention proceedings; (3) official journals; (4) other documents, such as scales of prices, proceedings of conferences for collective bargaining, etc. The publications have been arranged under each trade-union in the order thus indicated. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Monograph on international trade unionism and its implications for USA trade unions - gives historical background of the movement, discusses membership, financing, leadership, publications, aims, activities, and relationship to the ICFTU, and includes a directory of international trade secretariats. One-page bibliography and references.
Overview This book offers the detailed historical background required for a holistic appreciation of current problems faced and the possibilities for revitalisation. In two volumes it provides introductory overviews of trade union development since the end of World War II in 26 countries from every corner of the globe. Each chapter explains the main contours of trade union growth and development in one country from the pivotal year 1945 to the present. Each chapter assesses the often dynamic expansion of trade unionism in the 1950s and 1960s; the role of trade unionism in the movements for national liberation in the Global South and the erection of social welfare systems in the developed North; the economic shocks that resulted in membership decline and loss of political influence from the late 1970s onward; the economic restructuring and growing labour market diversity of the 1980s and 1990s that undercut the traditional bases of trade union membership; and the historical roots of the contemporary political and economic context in which revitalisation efforts are taking place.
Partially annotated bibliography on trade unionism in Africa - includes a directory of trade unions and a list of major periodicals, each arranged according to country.
Organized labor is about the collective efforts of employees to improve their economic, social, and political position. It can be studied from many different points of view—historical, economic, sociological, or legal—but it is fundamentally about the struggle for human rights and social justice. As a rule, organized labor has tried to make the world a fairer place. Even though it has only ever covered a minority of employees in most countries, its effects on their political, economic, and social systems have been generally positive. History shows that when organized labor is repressed, the whole society suffers and is made less just. The Historical Dictionary of Organized Labor looks at the history of organized labor to see where it came from and where it has been. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, a glossary of terms, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on most countries, international as well as national labor organizations, major labor unions, leaders, and other aspects of organized labor such as changes in the composition of its membership. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about organized labor.