Industrial Relations, Vol. 7: Final Report and Testimony Submitted to Congress by the Commission on Industrial Relations Created by the Act of August 23, 1912 (Classic Reprint)

Insights from a landmark government inquiry into U.S. labor relations

A thorough collection of hearings, testimonies, and exhibits that illuminate early 20th-century industrial disputes and policy debates.

This volume, Industrial Relations, Vol. 7, compiles the final report and testimony submitted to Congress by the Commission on Industrial Relations. It presents firsthand accounts from officials, workers, and industry leaders, offering a window into the causes and consequences of major labor conflicts. Readers will encounter discussions of mediation versus compulsory arbitration, the public impact of strikes, and the legal and social questions surrounding labor organization and worker protection.

• Read about the process of congressional inquiry and the range of perspectives on labor rights.
• See how investigators documented strikes, coal mining disputes, and the role of government in maintaining public order.
• Explore debates on mediation, conciliation, and the limits of legal remedies in resolving industrial conflicts.
• Examine exhibits and testimonies that reflect the era’s social and economic tensions.

Ideal for readers of labor history, public policy, and early 20th-century American history who want a documentary view of how industrial relations shaped policy and practice.