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Harold J. Laski: “The reason lies in the degree to which the trade union expresses the intimate experience of its members.”

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The reason lies in the degree to which the trade union expresses the intimate experience of its members.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski emphasizes the deep connection between trade unions and their members' experiences.

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