The Morality of the Strike asks when workplace action is morally justified and how workers, employers, and the public should conduct themselves.
It draws on religious and philosophical principles to weigh rights, duties, and the impact on society.
Using examples from early labor history and Catholic social teaching, the book argues that the means used in strikes must be just. It emphasizes the importance of fairness, the avoidance of violence, and the role of civic law in guiding dispute resolution. It also discusses the value of peaceful persuasion and the limits of economic pressure in pursuing a just cause.
- Understand when a strike can be considered morally defensible
- Learn how peaceful picketing and persuasion fit into ethical labor action
- Explore the boundaries between right and wrong means in labor disputes
- See how justice, charity, and civil obligations shape industrial relations
Ideal for readers interested in labor history, ethics, and the Catholic social tradition.