The Object of the Labor Movement, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Johann Jacoby

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483827878 ISBN 13: 9780483827875

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A call for freedom, education, and a cooperative path to a fair economy

This edition presents a clear program for empowering workers through political rights, public education, and a shift from wage labor to cooperative production. It argues that true liberty combines personal rights with social responsibility, and that the state should support self‑help and worker organization.

The text outlines a bold vision: unrestricted opinion, the right to organize, and direct participation in public life. It connects education, national defense, and economic justice, insisting that a well‑educated workforce strengthens both liberty and prosperity.

It describes how unions, co‑ops, and credit societies can educate workers, reduce wage inequality, and prepare society for a peaceful transition to cooperative labor. The author argues that state action should promote cooperative methods and reform credit systems to support the common good.

• A roadmap for workers to gain real political and economic power without losing the benefits of production.
• A practical approach to education, humane work hours, and equal pay for equal work.
• A plan for state support of co‑operative enterprises and fair credit access.
• Guidance on balancing freedom, responsibility, and collective welfare in a changing economy.

Ideal for readers seeking a historically grounded argument for worker rights and cooperative economics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483827878
• ISBN 13: 9780483827875
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 42