In his visionary analysis, Charles Heckscher argues for "associational unionism," a model outside the tradition of American labor law. Rejecting the usual boundary between workers and management, Heckscher defines a genuinely new system of representation that encourages multilateral negotiation involving management, different groups of employees, and other interested parties, such as consumers or environmentalists. The New Unionism, a Twentieth Century Fund Book, was first published in 1988. This edition includes a new introduction by the author in which he reviews the significance of recent economic and political trends and addresses some of the criticisms of the concept of an associational union.
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Labor educators, labor historians, and labor leaders will find this updated edition... of great interest. It is a thought- provoking book... which is certain to arouse both labor and management, conservatives and liberals.
" - Labor Studies Journal
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Important and provocative.... Heckscher raises issues in such a way as to make both liberals and conservatives rethink what they believe about unions and their place in the American economic and social system.
" - Political Science Quarterly
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Heckscher proposes a provocative new system under which U.S. industry could become more competitive while at the same time strengthening the nation's labor movement.... A highly readable book.
" - Business Week
