The Practice of Unionism: An Inside Picture into Labor Unions Today
Title
The Practice of Unionism: An Inside Picture into Labor Unions Today
Description
In this penetrating study, Jack Barbash Continues his knowledgeable analyses of the labor movement in America begun in Labor Unions in Action and other important studies. Writing from the point of view of a union insider, Mr. Barbash here examines the ways in which unions have worked to enlist the loyalists of their members based on social usefulness as well as self-interest, and the meaning of the success that they have attained.
The focus is on the labor movement from 1933 to the present, with emphasis on the period following the passage of the Taft-Hartley law in 1947. Discussion of the significance of AFL-CIO merger brings the record up to date. With many examples from Union sources, the practice of Unionism examines the reasons why workers join unions and conversely, why union seek to organize; methods by which unions are governed and administered; the nature of collective bargaining; the rise of the professional in Union affairs; and the problems of communism and racketeering. A provocative chapter discusses the challenge of Union leadership today. Besides being an experienced writer on labor affairs, Mr. Barbash has been, at various times, a Union member and staff employee, as well as a government employee and a teacher in the field of labor. From this broad field of vision, he has written a work that should bring new perspectives to teachers and students of labor relations, government officials, business executives –especially those in the personnel field- and the union leaders at all levels.
The focus is on the labor movement from 1933 to the present, with emphasis on the period following the passage of the Taft-Hartley law in 1947. Discussion of the significance of AFL-CIO merger brings the record up to date. With many examples from Union sources, the practice of Unionism examines the reasons why workers join unions and conversely, why union seek to organize; methods by which unions are governed and administered; the nature of collective bargaining; the rise of the professional in Union affairs; and the problems of communism and racketeering. A provocative chapter discusses the challenge of Union leadership today. Besides being an experienced writer on labor affairs, Mr. Barbash has been, at various times, a Union member and staff employee, as well as a government employee and a teacher in the field of labor. From this broad field of vision, he has written a work that should bring new perspectives to teachers and students of labor relations, government officials, business executives –especially those in the personnel field- and the union leaders at all levels.
Creator
Jack Barbash
Publisher
Harper & Brothers Publishers
Date
1956
Format
PDF
Language
English
Coverage
1933-1956
Original Format
Paper
Files
Collection
Citation
Jack Barbash, “The Practice of Unionism: An Inside Picture into Labor Unions Today,” NCI Archive, accessed November 13, 2026, https://archive.ncirl.ie/items/show/1443.