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The Americanization of Labor (Classic Reprint): The Employers Offensive Against the Trade Unions, With an Introd, by S. Nearing - Couverture souple

Robert W. Dunn

 
9781330702413: The Americanization of Labor (Classic Reprint): The Employers Offensive Against the Trade Unions, With an Introd, by S. Nearing

Synopsis

Discover the forces shaping modern labor in America and how big business has responded to organized workers. This incisive introduction surveys the growth of wealth, power, and influence among American employers, then traces the strategic moves they use to undermine unions and control the workplace.

< p >In clear, accessible terms, the book explains how corporate power expanded from the Civil War era to the post–World War I era, and how this shift set the stage for a sustained campaign against labor organization. It also examines alternatives, including how unions have responded with welfare benefits, strikes, and calls for broader social protections. Read this edition to understand the historical context behind today’s labor relations and the debate over state versus corporate welfare.




  • See how business power grew and why workers faced new challenges in organizing.

  • Learn about so‑called company unions and why they differ from genuine labor unions.

  • Explore the role of welfare programs and the case for stronger state protections.

  • Understand how historical events shaped tensions between labor, management, and policy.



Ideal for readers seeking a concise, historically grounded look at labor, industry, and the political economy of work in the United States.

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