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Railway Strikes and Lockouts: A Study of Arbitration and Conciliation Laws of the Principal Countries of the World Providing Machinery for the Peaceable Adjustment of Disputes Between Railroads and Th - Hardcover

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9780260683038: Railway Strikes and Lockouts: A Study of Arbitration and Conciliation Laws of the Principal Countries of the World Providing Machinery for the Peaceable Adjustment of Disputes Between Railroads and Th

Synopsis

A comprehensive study of how rail labor disputes have been handled worldwide.

This official report surveys arbitration and conciliation laws from major nations, focusing on how disputes between railroads and workers are managed to protect the public and promote industrial peace. It includes comparative analysis, historical context, and the full texts of key laws and proposed amendments.

Accessible and clearly organized, the book explains the machinery behind dispute prevention, mediation, and arbitration, with practical details drawn from early 20th-century legislation. It is a valuable reference for readers interested in labor law, public utilities, and the evolution of wage dispute resolution.

  • Overview of how different countries address strikes and lockouts in rail and other public utilities
  • Descriptions of the statutory bodies and procedures used to settle disputes
  • Selections and summaries of major laws, past and proposed, from several nations
  • Historical notes on the development of industrial peace measures and arbitration systems

Ideal for researchers, policy students, and professionals studying labor relations or transportation regulation.

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