Labor and the Sherman Act

"Labor and the Sherman Act" is a comprehensive examination of the complex relationship between American antitrust legislation and the growth of organized labor. Written by Edward Berman, this work analyzes how the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, originally designed to combat corporate monopolies, became a significant legal instrument used against labor unions.

The book provides an in-depth exploration of the judicial interpretations and landmark court cases that shaped the legal landscape for workers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Berman investigates the legislative history of the Act and argues that its application to labor activities-such as strikes and boycotts-often contradicted the original intent of its framers. By detailing the legal theories of restraint of trade and interstate commerce, the author illustrates the hurdles faced by the labor movement in its quest for collective bargaining rights.

This study serves as a vital resource for understanding the evolution of labor law and the historical tensions between industrial regulation and workers' rights. "Labor and the Sherman Act" remains an essential text for scholars of economic history, legal theory, and the American labor movement, offering profound insights into the legal challenges that defined an era of industrial transformation.

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