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From Library Journal By the 1980s the fortunes of U.S. labor were at a post-World War II low. The essayists in this book differ on explanations but generally agree that organized labor's philosophy is outmoded and its strategy flawed. Contributors Charles Craypo and Peter Seybold stress the failure to organize the minorities, the limited scope of union contracts, and the very constricted view of political objectives and opportunities. Paul Rainsberger attributes labor's woes to a continuing hostile political and legal climate. Editor Nissen finds labor's efforts to be greatly limited by economic and political forces at home as well as trade and investment developments overseas. Ronald Filippelli concludes that organized labor's current status will most likely continue in the long term. Stimulating, if rather turgid and repetitious, reading. For comprehensive labor collections. - Harry Frumerman, formerly with Hunter Coll., Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. Product description Book by Nissen