The Burlington Strike: Its Motives and Methods; Including the Causes of the Strike, Remote and Direct, and the Relations to It, of the Organizations ... Switchmen's M. A. A (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book chronicles the 1888 Burlington Strike, a major labor dispute that arose between the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company and its employees. Focusing on the perspectives and experiences of the locomotive engineers involved, the author presents a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the strike. The book examines the grievances of the engineers, including reduced wages, increased workload, and unfair treatment, and explores the company's motivations and tactics in suppressing the labor movement. Through a comprehensive analysis of primary source material, the author sheds light on the broader context of labor relations in the railroad industry during the late 19th century. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights into the struggles and achievements of organized labor, highlighting the complexities of class conflict and the ongoing quest for workers' rights in the face of corporate power.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the 1888 Burlington Strike, a major labor dispute that arose between the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company and its employees. Focusing on the perspectives and experiences of the locomotive engineers involved, the author presents a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the strike. The book examines the grievances of the engineers, including reduced wages, increased workload, and unfair treatment, and explores the company's motivations and tactics in suppressing the labor movement. Through a comprehensive analysis of primary source material, the author sheds light on the broader context of labor relations in the railroad industry during the late 19th century. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights into the struggles and achievements of organized labor, highlighting the complexities of class conflict and the ongoing quest for workers' rights in the face of corporate power. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332916146_0
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