The Canadian Method of Preventing Strikes and Lockouts: Address by Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, Former Canadian Minister of Labor, Delivered at the ... Business Association (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
Synopsis
This book chronicles the evolution and implementation of the Canadian Industrial Disputes Investigation Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation that aimed to prevent strikes and lockouts through compulsory investigation and mediation. Enacted in 1907, the Act quickly proved its effectiveness, successfully preventing the vast majority of industrial disputes in the years that followed, a period marked by rampant labor unrest. The author, a former Canadian Minister of Labor, provides a detailed analysis of the Act's provisions, its historical context within the broader labor movement, and its impact on industrial relations in Canada. The book also offers comparisons to similar legislation in other countries, exploring the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches to labor dispute resolution. Through a comprehensive examination of the Act's successes and challenges, the author sheds light on the complex interplay between government intervention, labor rights, and industrial peace, offering valuable insights for policymakers, labor leaders, and anyone interested in the history and future of labor relations.
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