Russell Trial and Labor's Rights: Opinion; Examination and Statement of Law and Review of Mr. Justice Metcalfe's Charge to Jury, in Trial of R. B. Russell at Winnipeg, December, 1919 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Walter Harley Trueman

9780331011913: Russell Trial and Labor's Rights: Opinion; Examination and Statement of Law and Review of Mr. Justice Metcalfe's Charge to Jury, in Trial of R. B. Russell at Winnipeg, December, 1919 (Classic Reprint)

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Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Can a strike be lawful? A close look at common law, statutes, and the role of intent.

This examination surveys how courts have treated strikes, especially sympathetic or general strikes, through historical cases and statutory provisions. It clarifies when labor action stays within the law and when it crosses into unlawful conduct.

This edition presents a plain-spoken discussion of the legal framework around strikes. It traces the idea that lawful strikes depend on legitimate aims and the use of lawful means, while also showing how different laws shape what is permitted for workers and unions.

How common law defines a lawful strike and what factors influence that judgment.
How intent and method affect whether concerted labor actions are legal or criminal.
The interaction between English law, Canadian statutes, and the idea of collective bargaining.
How juries are instructed to evaluate strikes and determine motive from surrounding facts.

Ideal for readers of labor history, legal history, and students seeking a clear view of how strikes have been treated in courts and by lawmakers.

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