Organized Labour (Classic Reprint): Its Problems and How to Meet Them: Its Problems and How to Meet Them (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Portenar, Abraham Jacob

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Facing the real hurdles of organized labor, this book lays out practical paths for stronger unions and fairer work life.

In clear, practical terms, the work examines how unions can function more fully by cooperating across differences, building broader mutual understanding, and pushing for real democracy within the labor movement. It argues that true unionism expands beyond narrow boundaries and asks readers to consider how solidarity shapes political and economic outcomes. The discussion also critiques pension plans, unemployment insurance, and other benefits as tools that can either reinforce worker independence or threaten it, depending on how they’re structured.

What you’ll experience:
- A field-tested look at how pension funds and other benefits affect workers’ freedom and loyalty
- Candid analysis of unemployment insurance, its risks, and how unions might manage it responsibly
- Guidance on organizing by industry and building cooperation across different trades
- Historical and contemporary examples to illuminate the challenges and opportunities of organized labor
- Reflections on apprenticeship, training, and strengthening the workforce for the long term

Ideal for readers of labor history and policy, union members, and anyone exploring how collective action meets modern work life.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1333723946
ISBN 13: 9781333723941
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 160

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Organized Labour: Its Problems and How to Meet Them (Classic Reprint)

Abraham Jacob Portenar

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book opens up a dialogue on the current issues facing organized labor and how they can be tackled. It encourages readers to analyze the past in order to better inform their approach to the problems of the present. The author encourages readers to consider alternative approaches to collective action, and examines the relative merits of policies such as collective bargaining and industrial unionism. They must navigate the nuances of different approaches to dispute resolution, including arbitration, strikes, and the provision of benefits. The author warns against the use of violence as a tool for gaining concessions. Doing so may garner support in the short term, but is ultimately a self-defeating strategy that will damage the cause of organized labor. Ultimately, this book's key message is that organized labor must adapt to meet the challenges of the modern world. The need for collective action remains, but the methods for implementing this must change, or risk stagnation and failure. 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. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333723941_0

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