A detailed, impartial examination of the 1920 Denver tramway strike and how communities sought to resolve it, with lessons for readers of labor history.
The book presents the results of a thorough investigation conducted by the Denver Commission of Religious Forces, with support from national church bodies. It explains how a diverse group of religious leaders organized to uncover the facts behind a major urban conflict, and how the report was prepared after months of witness interviews, document review, and careful analysis.
- How the strike started and the key events surrounding it
- The wage questions and estimates of living costs for workers and families
- Efforts at conciliation and the challenges that followed
- How the investigation was organized, funded, and reviewed for publication
Ideal for readers interested in historical labor relations, civic action, and how communities seek to understand and address industrial conflict.