Synopsis
How much control do workers actually have in British industry—and what does that mean for the future of work?
This study examines the real reach of workers and their unions in shaping factories, shops, and trade practices. It traces how control has evolved, where it comes from, and what it costs both employees and employers to share power in the workplace.
Through careful analysis of industrial relations, this book reveals how grievances, foremen’s authority, shop committees, and collective agreements interact in everyday production. It focuses on practical facts, not theory, to show what “control” looks like in different industries and how war-time changes influenced relations between labor and management.
- How workers influence supervision, discipline, and the selection of foremen
- How shop stewards and works committees operate to ventilate grievances
- Patterns of collective bargaining, wage systems, and scope of worker input
- Case studies and historical context that illuminate modern industrial governance
Ideal for readers of labor history and anyone curious about the practical challenges of workplace governance in Britain.
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About the Author
Carter Goodrich has illustrated sixteen "New Yorker" covers and was the lead character designer for "Brave, Ratatouille" (for which he won the International Animated Film Society's Annie Award for character design), and "Despicable Me". He has designed characters for many other beloved animated films, including "Finding Nemo"; "Monsters, Inc"; and "Open Season". Of the films he has worked on, four have gone on to win Academy Awards. A Rhode Island School of Design graduate, he has twice been awarded the gold medal from the Society of Illustrators in New York. His picture books include "We Forgot Brock!", "Say Hello to Zorro!", "Zorro Gets an Outfit", "Mister Bud Wears the Cone", "A Creature Was Stirring", and "The Hermit Crab". Carter lives in Los Angeles, California. Be sure to visit Carter at CarterGoodrich.com.
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