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by H. D. Wolf (Author)
"The Railroad Labor Board" by H.D. Wolf provides a comprehensive and scholarly examination of one of the most significant experiments in American industrial relations. This work meticulously details the origins, functions, and eventual dissolution of the Railroad Labor Board, an entity established to maintain peace in the nation's vital rail network.
Wolf explores the complex dynamics between rail carriers and labor organizations during a period of intense economic transition following the First World War. The narrative delves into the board's role in mediating high-stakes disputes, including the pivotal 1922 shopmen's strike, and analyzes the legal and social pressures that shaped its decisions. By examining the legislative framework and the practical challenges of federal arbitration, the author offers valuable insights into the evolution of labor law and collective bargaining in the United States.
This study serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of the American railway system, the development of labor unions, and the history of government intervention in industrial conflicts. It remains a definitive account of a critical era in the management of national infrastructure and worker rights, highlighting the intricate balance between public interest and private enterprise.
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