02343cam a22003133u 4500 14458 UtSlPG 20260610133335.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 22020181 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HD Perlman, Selig, 1888-1959 A History of Trade Unionism in the United States Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-25 Produced by William Boerst, Martin Pettit and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "A History of Trade Unionism in the United States" by Selig Perlman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the evolution of trade unions and labor movements in the United States, tracing their development from early beginnings to more organized efforts. Perlman aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the struggles, successes, and failures faced by laborers as they sought to improve their conditions and assert their rights in a rapidly industrializing society. The opening of the book sets the stage by acknowledging the influential labor history research led by Professor John R. Commons and his collaborators. Perlman introduces the early labor movements before the Civil War, outlining notable strikes and the formative organizations that laid the groundwork for unionism in America. He discusses the challenges faced by laborers, including the lack of cohesive organization and aggressive opposition from employers, emphasizing the importance of solidarity among workers from various trades. The author highlights key events, such as the first genuine labor strikes in the late 18th century and the establishment of permanent trade societies, illustrating how these early struggles were essential in shaping the broader labor movement that would follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Labor unions -- United States -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14458 55846 55846