Internationaal Instituut voor Sociale Geschiedenis
"Strikes in modern capitalist societies have been the subject of study since the first one occurred. Because striking was considered a breach of law, the police were the first to collect data on strikes. Strikes also being a clear expression of the ‘social question', economists, historians and national statistical bureaus soon followed suit. Labour unions and socialist parties regarded strikes as a means to achieve power for the working classes and their organisations. They therefore also published data and the stories of strikes."
"Strikes in modern capitalist societies have been the subject of study since the first one occurred. Because striking was considered a breach of law, the police were the first to collect data on strikes. Strikes also being a clear expression of the ‘social question', economists, historians and national statistical bureaus soon followed suit. Labour unions and socialist parties regarded strikes as a means to achieve power for the working classes ...
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