Synopsis
Discover how industrial spies shape workers' lives and the cost to industry in a hidden labor economy.
This book distills years of research and the complete record into a concise, readable account. It frames a shocking story of how spy networks, private detectives, and employer associations touched the daily lives of workers and the fate of unions. The narrative centers on real people and companies, showing how undercover work became big business in American industry, with far-reaching consequences.
- Learn how spy networks operated inside factories and unions, and how they were funded and organized.
- See the scale and cost of industrial espionage, including how much industry paid for shadowing and munitions-like services.
- Understand the roles of detective agencies, employer associations, and private investigators in labor conflicts.
- Explore concrete examples from the era, including personal ties, betrayals, and the moral questions raised by such practices.
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