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Book Synopsis: Once a fundamental civic right, strikes are now constrained and contested. In an unusual and thought-provoking history, Josiah Bartlett Lambert shows how the ability to strike was transformed from a fundamental right that made the citizenship of working people possible into a conditional and commercialized function. Arguing that the executive branch, rather than the judicial branch, was initially responsible for the shift in attitudes about the necessity for strikes and that the rise of liberalism has contributed to the erosion of strikers' rights, Lambert analyzes this transformation in relation to American political thought. His narrative begins before the Civil War and takes the reader through the permanent striker replacement issue and the alienation of workplace-based collective action from community-based collective action during the 1960s. "If the Workers Took a Notion" maps the connections among American political development, labor politics, and citizenship to support the claim that the right to strike ought to be a citizenship right and once was regarded as such. Lambert argues throughout that the right to strike must be protected. He challenges the current "law turn" in labor scholarship and takes into account the role of party alliances, administrative agencies, the military, and the rise of modern presidential powers.
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Unlock the hidden history of the right to strike with "If the Workers Took a Notion". Delve into an intriguing narrative that traces the transformation of this fundamental civic right into a commercialized and conditional function. Author Josiah Bartlett Lambert reveals the role of the executive branch in shaping attitudes towards the necessity of strikes, shedding light on the erosion of strikers' rights in the face of rising liberalism. This thought-provoking analysis connects American political development, labor politics, and citizenship, emphasizing the urgent need to protect the right to strike.
Step back in time as Lambert's meticulously researched book takes you on a journey that spans from pre-Civil War America to the tumultuous 1960s. Learn about the permanent striker replacement issue and the alienation of workplace-based collective action from community-based collective action. Gain a deeper understanding of the historical context that led to the current state of the right to strike.
Through "If the Workers Took a Notion," Lambert challenges the prevailing "law turn" in labor scholarship. By considering the influence of party alliances, administrative agencies, the military, and the rise of modern presidential powers, Lambert presents a comprehensive analysis of the factors that have shaped the right to strike. This eye-opening examination highlights the importance of protecting this vital citizenship right.
Don't miss out on this compelling exploration of the right to strike in American political development. Order your copy of "If the Workers Took a Notion" today and join the conversation about preserving the rights of working people. Take action now and defend the right to strike by placing your order!
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