Dr. McLean convincingly disproves the claims of those who would make the Catholic church an advocate of compulsory unionism. This excellent book demonstrates instead the importance of freedom of association to the common good which, as the church recognizes, it is the duty of the state to promote. The library of every Catholic high school and college in this country should feature this important book. It is an ideal reference work for courses and research projects. -- Charles E. Rice, Notre Dame Law School Philip F. Lawler ...especially valuable as a reference work. This is the first time anyone has collected the relevant Papal and episcopal teachings as well as non-authoritative commentaries in a handy form... -- Charles E. Rice, Notre Dame Law School Reflections The traditional Catholic support for labor unions is more often cited than understood. McLean does an admirable job of explaining both the reasons for, and the limits of, that traditional Catholic stance. Philip F. Lawler The traditional Catholic support for labor unions is more often cited than understood. McLean does an admirable job of explaining both the reasons for, and the limits of, that traditional Catholic stance. Philip F. Lawler Dr. McLean convincingly disproves the claims of those who would make the Catholic church an advocate of compulsory unionism. This excellent book demonstrates instead the importance of freedom of association to the common good which, as the church recognizes, it is the duty of the state to promote. The library of every Catholic high school and college in this country should feature this important book. It is an ideal reference work for courses and research projects. -- Charles E. Rice, Notre Dame Law School Philip F. Lawler ...especially valuable as a reference work. This is the first time anyone has collected the relevant Papal and episcopal teachings as well as non-authoritative commentaries in a handy form... -- Charles E. Rice, Notre Dame Law School Reflections
