Works Councils In The United States (1919)

By National Industrial Conference Board

Book Overview

""Works Councils In The United States"" is a book published in 1919 by the National Industrial Conference Board. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the concept of works councils and their implementation in the United States. Works councils are a form of employee representation in the workplace, where workers elect representatives to negotiate with management on matters such as working conditions, wages, and benefits. The book discusses the history and evolution of works councils in Europe and their potential benefits for American workers. It also examines the legal and practical barriers to their establishment in the United States, including opposition from employers and concerns about their impact on unionization. The authors provide case studies of works councils in various industries and regions of the United States, highlighting their successes and failures. They also offer recommendations for the establishment of works councils, including the need for legal protections and the importance of education and training for both workers and management. Overall, ""Works Councils In The United States"" is a comprehensive and informative resource for anyone interested in the history and potential of employee representation in the workplace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120343089
• ISBN13: 9781120343086
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"