George W. Taylor (professor)
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For other people with the same name, see George Taylor (disambiguation).
George W. Taylor (July 10, 1901 – December 15, 1972) was a professor of industrial relations at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and is credited with founding the academic field of study known as industrial relations.[1] He served in several capacities in the federal government, most notably as a mediator and arbitrator. During his career, Taylor settled more than 2,000 strikes.[2]
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Born | July 10, 1901 |
Died | December 15, 1972(1972-12-15) (aged 71) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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Spouse | Edith Ayling |
Awards | Presidential Medal of Freedom |
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In 1967, he helped draft the New York state civil service law which legalized collective bargaining in that state but which also banned strikes by public employees—legislation widely known today as the Taylor Law.[3]