The first book to provide a comprehensive examination of nonunion industrial relations -- its definition and parameters, and the causes and factors that led to the nonunion reality.

The book concludes with an examination of the philosophy of the new unionism and its consequences.

Historical review of the labour force situation in USA leading to the trade union movement, establishment of labour legislation and labour relations.

Provides financial ratios for companies in various asset ranges by SIC code. Data reported are based on aggregate numbers from IRS records.

Study of labour relations between management and local level independent trade unions in USA - includes management attitudes, the origin of local independent unions, and their effectiveness in collective bargaining.

This comprehensive resource puts 50 comparative performance indicators at the practitioner's command and covers all of North America using NAICS data.