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Labor and Politics

Labor and Politics

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Labor20th Century United States HistorySocial Movements

ISBN10: 1025507657
ISBN13: 9781025507651
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Labor and Politics offers a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the political policies and attitudes of the American Federation of Labor (A.F. of L.) during a defining period of American industrial history. Mollie Ray Carroll provides a meticulous analysis of the labor movement's strategic choice to maintain a non-partisan stance while simultaneously seeking to influence the legislative process and shape public policy. The work explores the internal dynamics of the Federation, the philosophy of its leadership, and the specific objectives that drove its political engagement.

The text delves into the distinction between the American labor approach and the socialist or labor party models prevalent in Europe at the time. Carroll evaluates the effectiveness of the A.F. of L.'s legislative program, addressing critical issues such as collective bargaining rights, social insurance, and the protection of workers' interests within the legal system. By documenting the successes and challenges faced by organized labor in the political arena, Labor and Politics provides essential insight into the historical development of the American labor movement. This study remains a significant resource for understanding the intersection of economic interests and political action in the early twentieth century.

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