Labor Orgainizations in Ancient, Medleital and Modern Times.

The article discusses the history of labor organizations. The author notes the lack of historical records regarding ancient labor organizations but discusses how inscriptions on slabs can reveal details about labor throughout history. Cooperation between trade unions and the efforts of the Knights of Labor organization to unite workers are commented on. The author notes assumptions that trade unions were formed based on medieval guilds and suggests the creation of factories influenced the formation of trade unions. The formation of labor guilds by Germanic tribes and their participation in the apprentice system are noted. The author notes literary references to trade unions during the Roman period and their promotion of Pagan practices.