Unions, Labor Law and Collective Bargaining

This 27-page excerpt from a book by labor economist Allen W. Smith, Ph.D.,makes an excellent primer for those who want a general understanding of unions and collective bargaining in America. Topics covered include: history of American unionism, the American Federation of Labor (AFL), the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), AFL-CIO, Norris-LaGuardia Act, Wagner Act, Taft-Hartley Act, Landrum-Griffin Act, union security arrangements, grievance procedures, mediation and arbitration.