During wartime, a vast government network shaped labor policy and work conditions across many industries. This book surveys the organizations that powered the War Labor Administration, detailing how the Department of Labor and its expanded divisions coordinated mediation, information, education, and training to keep factories running smoothly. It presents the structure, personnel, and purposes of key bureaus and services that helped manage labor relations during crisis.
- Learn how the Department of Labor expanded to act as a central hub for mediation, employment services, and enforcement of labor standards.
- See how the Employment Service, Information and Education Service, and Training and Dilution Service supported workers and plants.
- Understand the roles of agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Immigration, and the Children’s Bureau in shaping policy and practice.
- Discover how industrial and sectoral boards and commissions worked with employers and workers to resolve disputes and maintain production.
What you will experience in this edition
- A clear overview of the War Labor Administration’s umbrella structure and its major divisions.
- Short profiles of leaders, functions, and the evolving roles of federal labor institutions during the war.
- Explanations of how policy ideas moved from negotiation and mediation to formal enforcement in government contracts.
Ideal for readers of historical government policy, World War I labor history, and research on how the federal government mobilized industry and labor during wartime. This edition helps you grasp the practical mechanics behind early 20th‑century labor administration and its lasting impact on public policy.
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