Beneficiary Features of American Trade Unions by James Boyd Kennedy

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Author Kennedy, James Boyd, 1870-
Title Beneficiary Features of American Trade Unions
Note Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Beneficiary Features of American Trade Unions" by James B. Kennedy is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work provides an in-depth examination of the development and implementation of beneficiary systems practiced by American trade unions, particularly focusing on aspects such as mutual insurance and financial benefit programs. Kennedy analyzes the evolution of these features, contrasting their growth in the U.S. with their more rapid establishment in England and Germany. The opening of the work introduces the historical context of American trade unions, outlining their gradual adoption of beneficiary functions from the early 19th century through to the late 1800s. It discusses the initial reluctance to develop such systems due to limited resources and the prioritization of trade regulation needs. The text also sets up a framework for analyzing future chapters by explaining the classification of the unions’ beneficiary activities into distinct periods, indicating a shift towards more structured support mechanisms as unions recognized the importance of benefits in both member retention and operational success. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class H: Social sciences
Subject Labor unions -- United States
Subject Fraternal insurance -- United States
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EBook-No. 12580
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Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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