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The Present Labor Situation, Compulsory Investigation and Arbitration, Vol. 69 - Softcover

The Annals; January 1917

 
9781528038331: The Present Labor Situation, Compulsory Investigation and Arbitration, Vol. 69

Synopsis

This book explores the complex issues that culminated in the street railway strike in New York City. The author examines the competing interests of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees, the transportation companies, the city government, and the general public. The book reveals the tension between trade union policy and business practices, highlighting the challenges of maintaining labor relations in the face of technological advancements and changing economic conditions. The author also delves into the broader implications of the strike, questioning the role of public intervention in industrial disputes and the need for a more equitable balance between the rights of labor and the interests of the broader community. Through a detailed analysis of the events and arguments surrounding the strike, this book sheds light on the ongoing struggle to define the rights and responsibilities of labor unions, corporations, and government in shaping the modern economy.

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