Burke's classic study of labor unions is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of organized labor in America. Drawing on his extensive research and firsthand experience as a union organizer, Burke provides a detailed account of the rise of central labor unions and their impact on American politics and society. With insightful analysis and engaging prose, this book remains a must-read for students of labor history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.