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This history is intended to throw new light on the growth of the labor movement in specific periods and in special areas, and makes necessary a re-evaluation of conclusions reached in all previous writings on the subject. Considerable space is devoted to the growth of the trade unions, but it is not intended to be only a history of trade unionism in the United States. Special attention has been and will continue to be paid to the role of the working class in outstanding democratic and social struggles throughout the history of this country. Throughout this history the working class, while concentrating on the struggle for immediate demands, searched for a more basic solution to the problems of poverty and insecurity. Many gravitated towards those who spoke and wrote of the need to abolish the wage system and to replace the present social order with a new and better system of society. Out of the working class have come great heroes and heroines who have made notable contributions to our democracy. The story of these men and women has been left out of the history that has been handed down to us, but it has been told in detail in the present volume. This volume undertakes to present a new interpretation of the history of the labor movement in the United States based upon manuscripts, newspapers, pamphlets and the existing monographic material in American history, economics and related subjects. It traces the growth of the labor movement from its origin to the founding of the American Federation of Labor in 1881.

This volume explores labor and Progressivism and traces the origins before this period. The concentration is on an era of great labor militancy, an era which produced "a great transformation of workers' consciousness in America." The focus of this volume is not on inchoate dissatisfaction but on organized resistance, on workers who belonged to trade unions, and on their commitment to organize the unorganized, and the struggle for change in their lives.

Argues that the Cuban nation was a central protagonist in the conflict -- rather than a passive victim of a conflict between great powers.

This volume covers the imposition of U.S. domination over Cuba through the Platt Amendment, which marks the beginning of U.S. neocolonialism.

A powerful portrait of Maceo, committed anti-imperialist and heroic independence fighter.

The Fur and Leather Workers Unions: The Story of Dramatic Struggles and Achievements is a comprehensive account of the labor movement in the fur and leather industries in the United States. Written by Philip Sheldon Foner, a prominent American labor historian, the book provides a detailed analysis of the challenges faced by workers in these industries, including low wages, poor working conditions, and the lack of job security.The book traces the history of the fur and leather workers unions from their inception in the late 19th century to their peak in the mid-20th century. Foner describes the various tactics used by workers to achieve their goals, including strikes, boycotts, and other forms of direct action. He also examines the role of the government and the courts in shaping labor relations in these industries.Throughout the book, Foner highlights the achievements of the fur and leather workers unions, including the establishment of minimum wage laws, workplace safety regulations, and other reforms that improved the lives of workers. He also explores the challenges faced by these unions in the face of changing economic conditions, including the decline of the fur industry and the rise of globalization.Overall, The Fur and Leather Workers Unions: The Story of Dramatic Struggles and Achievements is an important contribution to the history of labor in the United States. It provides a compelling narrative of the struggles and achievements of workers in the fur and leather industries, and offers valuable insights into the broader history of the American labor movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.