Labor in America

The definitive guide to U.S. labor history, now newly updated to incorporate the latest political and economic developments of the 2020s In the newly revised tenth edition of Labor in America: A History, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive exploration of the U.S. labor movement from the colonial era to the present. The book addresses the evolving challenges, victories, and defeats that define the history of American workers. The authors cover critical developments in U.S. labor history, including the rise and fall of labor movements, the impacts of economic policy choices through the decades, and influence of political events. They present a nuanced discussion of workers' collective actions, the formation of unions, and the role that labor has played in shaping American society. This revised edition offers: A comprehensive overview of labor history from the colonial era to the 2020sDetailed analyses of major labor movements and eventsExaminations of the social, political, and economic factors impacting labor historyInsightful discussions about the future of labor as it grapples with the forces of globalization Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students and researchers, Labor in America: A History will also be of interest to general readers keen to better understand the part played by American labor movements in the country's history and in the present day.