Labor relations / Millie Allen Beik.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Series foreword / Randall M. Miller -- 1. The uneven emergence of a labor movement, 1827-1837 -- 2. The New England shoemakers' strike of 1860 -- 3. The railroad strikes of 1877 -- 4. The pullman strike and Boycott of 1894 -- 5. The Lawrence strike of 1912 -- 6. The miners' program, 1919-1923 -- 7. The general textile strike of 1934 -- 8. The general motors sit-down strike of 1936-1937 -- 9. The labor management relations (Taft-Hartley) act of 1947 -- 10. The Memphis sanitation strike of 1968 -- 11. The professional air traffic controllers organization (PATCO) strike of 1981.

"Over one hundred annotated primary documents present compelling and informative snapshots of the shifting and often contentious role played by workers and organized labor in American politics, economics, and history. Shaped by wars, depressions, government policies, judicial rulings, and global competition, the history of worker's rights and labor relations often offers a grim picture of the pursuit of the American Dream. A narrative overview of each event, expert analysis, the text of primary sources contemporary to the time of the event, and ready reference materials will help students understand the conflicting issues behind these events and apply critical thinking skills to their evaluations of those issues. The documents provide insight into the views of people involved in the decisions, actions, and criticisms of each event covered." "The work offers an overview of the history of American labor relations, then presents compelling and informative primary documents illustrating eleven key events in labor history. Each section concludes with suggested readings, websites, and videos. The work is fully indexed."--BOOK JACKET.