The Workers' Committee: An Outline of Its Principles and Structure (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. T. Murphy

 
9780260776242: The Workers' Committee: An Outline of Its Principles and Structure (Classic Reprint)

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Synopsis

Build a stronger union from the shop floor up with practical ideas for organizing and democracy at work.

This handbook outlines a step‑by‑step path for creating workshop, plant, and national committees that empower rank‑and‑file workers. It emphasizes working within existing unions while expanding participation and responsibility, so all workers have a clear voice in the production process and the direction of the movement.

  • Learn how to form and sustain a Workshop Committee with elected shop stewards from every trade, including practical duties and governance.
  • See how Local Industrial, Plant, and National Industrial Committees connect to coordinate actions across firms and districts.
  • Discover how to balance official union structures with grassroots initiative, keeping power in the hands of workers.
  • Understand the long‑term goal of building a democratic, class‑conscious organization that can adapt to crises and changes in industry.
Ideal for readers of labor history, union organizers, and anyone interested in democratic workplace reforms and collective action.

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