This collection of essays is the result of the detailed study and investigation of certain aspects of the trade-union undertaken by members of the Economic Seminary of the Johns Hopkins University. The eleven essays represent the work of nine investigators and Dr. Hollander has provided an excellent introduction. The subjects treated are: The government of the typographical union; The structure of the cigar makers’ union; The finances of the molders’ union; The minimum wage in the machinists’ union; Collective bargaining in the typographical union; Employers’ associations in the union; Apprenticeship in the building trades; The beneficiary features of the railway unions; and the knights of labor and the American federation of labor.
+ Ath. 1906, 1: 479. Ap. 21. 140w.
“Without exception the writers show painstaking research and fairness of judgment.” R. C. B.
+ + Bookm. 23: 654. Ag. ’06. 260w.
“These tasks were faithfully performed and the product is a careful and concise presentation of various phases of the labor problem.”
+ + Dial. 41: 40. Jl. 16, ’06. 240w.
“An examination of the essays amply justifies the editors in their conclusion to publish, and it is sincerely hoped that their plans of further work will be fulfilled.” John Cummings.
+ + J. Pol. Econ. 14: 454. Jl. ’06. 740w.
“It really consists of material gathered with much industry, but without any attempt at digestion or co-ordination.”