Discover the full record of early 20th‑century labor relations in one comprehensive volume.
This edition presents the Final Report and testimonies of the Commission on Industrial Relations, detailing how workers, employers, and policymakers addressed industrial unrest, labor laws, and the rise of organized labor in the United States.
Written for Congress, this work collects hearings, expert analyses, and executive findings from a pivotal era. It explains the commission’s scope, methods, and recommendations, and it surveys wages, hours, safety, and the broader social context surrounding work, unions, and industry. The material is presented to illuminate how policy responses were shaped in the push toward industrial peace and public welfare.
- Findings on unemployment, wage levels, working conditions, and safety standards.
- Explanations of labor relations, collective bargaining, and the roles of unions and employers’ associations.
- Insights into how commissions, mediation, and proposed reforms aimed to reduce disputes.
- Context for the evolution of labor law and the administrative machinery involved in enforcement.
Ideal for readers seeking a historical lens on labor policy, industrial relations, and the formation of workplace governance in America.