A Primer on American Labor Law

By William B. Gould IV

Book Overview

There are many new realities confronting labor in the United States. Technology is redefining traditional employment, and globalization continues moving manufacturing as well as service jobs to lower-cost jurisdictions. This timely sixth edition discusses the recent political developments that impact American labor, as well as new court cases and the social and economic issues that American workers are confronting. For union and employer representatives and labor lawyers, alike this volume not only describes the labor law system briefly and clearly, but also attempts to further an understanding among workers, unions, and businesses in order to promote an improved working environment. Professor William B. Gould, IV brings to this work more than a half-century of experience as a practicing labor lawyer and academic, as well as practical exposure to the relationship between administrative agencies and the public.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108471978
• ISBN13: 9781108471978
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 582 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

An enlightening book

This book is an accessible guide to labor law history in America. The careful analysis of the groundbreaking NLRB and Supreme Court Cases guides the reader through the legal developments in labor law, while explaining the signifigance of each developement in a practical way. Anyone who is involved in a union or is interested in labor managment relations would benefit greatly from reading this book.