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The Departments of the American Federation of Labor
Hardcover
Labor20th Century United States HistorySocial Movements
ISBN13: 9781025590714
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Departments of the American Federation of Labor offers an in-depth scholarly analysis of the structural evolution and functional significance of the departmental system within the American Federation of Labor (AFL). Written during a pivotal era in American industrial relations, Albert Theodore Helbing examines how the federation sought to bridge the gap between craft unionism and the growing pressures of industrial organization.
The work provides a detailed exploration of the five major departments: Building Trades, Metal Trades, Railway Employees, Mining, and the Union Label Trades. Helbing investigates their origins, administrative frameworks, and their critical role in resolving jurisdictional disputes-a persistent challenge for the AFL. By analyzing the successes and limitations of these subdivisions, the book illuminates the complexities of labor solidarity and the strategic efforts to coordinate collective bargaining across diverse trades.
This study remains an essential resource for historians and researchers interested in the history of organized labor, the development of trade union structures, and the socio-economic dynamics of early 20th-century America. Through rigorous documentation, Helbing captures a definitive moment in the history of the American Federation of Labor, providing lasting insights into the organizational mechanisms that shaped the modern labor movement.
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