American Labor: A Pictorial Social HistoryPictorial account of the historical development of the labour movement and trade unionism in the USA - covers working conditions, living conditions, strike activities, child labour, the woman worker, political aspects, union leadership and membership, unemployment, occupational accidents, the development of social security, etc. Illustrations. |
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