
The Trade Union Pint The Unlikely Union Of Guinness And The Larkins
by Martin Duffy
HistoryBrewery workersLabor unionsGuinness (Firm)Larkin, james, 1876-1947Labor unions, irelandBrewing industry
Considered the best employers in Ireland, if not the world, Guinness cared for their workers with good wages, health care, cultural events, and practical assistance. This is the story of two families and their allies. They were the most unlikely of partners: model employers renowned for their standard of care for their staff, and the sons and leaders of a trade union established by a man whose vision for Irish workers had brought the first open conflict between employer and employee in Ireland.
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