Sweat and Blood: A History of U.S. Labor Unions (People's History)
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (898 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0822575949 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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"History Comes Alive!" according to Alane Ferguson. Okay, I hate to admit it, but I could never comprehend the need for American Unions - that is until I read the stunning new book by Gloria Skurzynski. Through Ms. Skurzynski's skillful, clear style I encountered the literal world of Sweat and Blood as I followed the lives of brave men and women who dared challenge the status quo. For me the read was transformative. Rare photographs, fascinating true stories and amazing prose make this book a MUST READ for every student, or anyone who collects a paycheck in America. Five HUGE stars!Avid Reader. Simple History of Unions and workers This is a good book of Union History. It would be excelant to give to all ages, children will easily learn about Union History.. Superb! Drew Hensley Essential reading. Written for all ages. An excellent "go to" reference for quick facts on the history of the American labor movement.
. Her books have won numerous awards, among them the Christopher Award, the Spur Award from the Western Writers of America, the Golden Kite Award, and the Science Book Award from the American Institute of Physics. She lives with her husband, Ed, in Boise, Idaho. Gloria Skurzynski is the author of more than fifty books for children and young adults, including "Vir
Source notes are given, as is a 21-item "Selected Bibliography," consisting of both print and Web documents. All rights reserved. An appendix contains the transcript of Clarence Darrow's defense of Big Bill Haywood, an early union organizer. From School Library Journal Grade 6 Up—In clear prose, Skurzynski traces the history of unionization in the United States, beginning with the first work stoppage at Jamestown, a result of denying a group of Polish carpenters the right to vote. . Following the rise of both the AFL and the CIO, explaining the connection between early union movements and socialism/communism, and detailing the forces arrayed against the early organizers, the soundly researched text delineates the reasons for the rise of unions as well as their mor
From the carpenter's union in colonial Philadelphia to the strike in 2007 by Chinese restaurant delivery men in New York City, the history of how brave working people struggled to gain fair wages, reasonable hours, and secure lives by forming labor unions is a powerful American story filled with drama and intrigue.