Wilkinson Sheahan (2 results)
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United KingdomForgotten Books
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive overview of labor strikes and the railroad industry during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the U.S. and Canada. It provides wage and regulation schedules for a large number of railroads, with information collected by the author from railroads acr…oss the States and Canada, providing a perspective on employment conditions and labor issues during this time period. The book details the role of the railroad industry in shaping labor movements and the working conditions of trainmen during a period of rapid expansion and industrial change. The author explores the strategies and tactics used by both railroad companies and unions, offering insights into the power dynamics between labor and capital during a pivotal period in U.S. history. 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.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United KingdomForgotten Books
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book serves as a useful resource for managers and their superintendents, providing rates of pay and regulations governing employees in train and yard service on the railroads of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Collected and compiled by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen,…it presents a comprehensive overview of compensation and work rules that were prevalent during the era, including insights on overtime pay, mileage allowances, working hours, and grievance procedures. The book offers a valuable perspective on the labor relations and working conditions within the railroad industry of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, making it a valuable asset for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the development of labor unions and the history of transportation. 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.
