The agitator “theory” of strikes re-evaluated
(2006)
Journal Article
Darlington, R. (2006). The agitator “theory” of strikes re-evaluated. Labor History, 47(4), 485-509. https://doi.org/10.1080/00236560600899024
This article re-evaluates the so-called 'agitator theory' of strikes, the popular (often media-induced) notion that industrial militancy is the work of a few hard-core militant shop stewards and/or left-wing political 'agitators.' It suggests that wh... Read More about The agitator “theory” of strikes re-evaluated.