Central Labor Councils and the Revival of American Unionism
Central Labor Councils and the Revival of American Unionism

Author: Immanuel Ness

Publisher: M.E. Sharpe

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9780765606006

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This work examines the re-emergence of Central Labor Councils and how they are being utilized as effective bodies to help rejuvenate the labour movement. The book combines a history of CLCs in America since the early 19th century with case studies by CLC leaders from across America.

The American Socialist Movement 1897-1912
The American Socialist Movement 1897-1912

Author: Ira Kipnis

Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing

Published: 2018-09-03

Total Pages: 869

ISBN-13: 1789122015

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First published in 1952, this work has taken its place as the standard history of the Socialist Party to 1912. The American Socialist Party, at the height of its power, had more than a hundred and fifty thousand members, published hundreds of newspapers, won almost a million votes for its presidential candidate, elected more than one thousand of its members to political office, secured passage of a considerable body of legislation, won the support of one-third of the American Federation of Labor, and was instrumental in organizing the Industrial Workers of the World. It counted in its ranks some of the most talented organizers, able thinkers, and colorful personalities of their generation, conducted an immense propaganda effort, and, for a time, multiplied its support and influence at an astounding pace. The rise and decline of the Socialist Party constitutes a most important and instructive chapter in American history. Few books have more to offer to the student of the movement than this one.