The National War Labor Board

The National War Labor Board
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Publisher : UNC Press Books
Total Pages : 356
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ISBN-10 : 9781469643946
ISBN-13 : 1469643944
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The National War Labor Board by : Valerie Jean Conner

Download or read book The National War Labor Board written by Valerie Jean Conner and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2018-06-15 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conner explains the background, organization, and workings of the National War Labor Board, created by President Wilson in April 1918. She analyzes the board's struggle to succeed and reveals how both labor and business attemted to use this partnership to further their own special interests. The author shows how, when dissatisfied private employers refused to cooperate voluntarily, the Wilson administration was forced to make compliance mandatory. Originally published in 1980. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.


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