The Lesson of Black Friday: A Note on Trade Union Structure

The Lesson of Black Friday: A Note on Trade Union Structure by Gerald Gould delves into the structural weaknesses of the trade union movement focusing on the coal dispute of 1921. Gould analyzes economic disparities labor-capital conflicts and the necessity of revolution to address fundamental inequalities. Emphasizing unity central coordination and potential nationalization the book advocates for fair wages and labor conditions. It critically examines the trade union structure's impact on workers' rights and economic justice proposing a transition towards a co-operative commonwealth for a more equitable society.