The Elevator Constructor, Vol. 16 (Classic Reprint)

International Union of Elevator Constructors

ISBN 10: 0266105483 / ISBN 13: 9780266105480

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a collection of essays exploring how labor and capital can coexist harmoniously. Written in the years following the first World War, the author examines the postwar labor landscape in the United States, addressing topics like worker discontent, the role of organized labor, and the importance of a strong work ethic. The author argues that a healthy relationship between labor and capital is essential for the nation's progress and that it can be achieved through cooperation and understanding. Moreover, the author highlights the need for enlightened discontent, arguing that a healthy dissatisfaction with the status quo can drive progress and innovation. A valuable read for anyone interested in the history of labor relations or the ongoing debate about the relationship between workers and employers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Elevator Constructor, Vol. 16 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266105483
• ISBN 13: 9780266105480
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

Today’s issue captures a moment in labor history, with a view into postwar challenges and union life.

This January 1919 edition of The Elevator Constructor offers a mix of editorial perspectives, practical guidance, and local‑level updates from the International Union of Elevator Constructors. Readers will find discussions on reconstruction, cooperation after the war, and the evolving relationship between labor and management during a time of transition.

In addition to national voices, the issue features notes from local unions, reports on safety and insurance, and community news from across the craft. It blends policy talk with human‑interest stories, reflecting the daily realities and solidarity of elevator workers as they navigate postwar conditions.
What you’ll experience:

• Editorials and messages about postwar adjustment and the role of labor in rebuilding society
• Clarifications on government programs, such as insurance versus compensation for military service
• Local union news, reports, and member notices from multiple locales
• Historical snapshots and tributes that illuminate early 20th‑century trades and organizing

Ideal for readers of early American labor history, union members, and anyone interested in the era’s back‑story of workers’ rights and community life.