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2019.084.001

Core
Title
A History of America in Ten Strikes
Title (generic)
Book

Describes the history and events leading up to ten strikes of historical significance in the United States:
Lowell Mill Girls and the Development o American Capitalism
Slaves on Strike
The Eight-Hour-Day Strikes
The Anthracite Strike and the Progressive State
The Bead and Roses Strike (Strike of 1912) in Lawrence, MA
The Flint Sit-Down Strike and the New Deal
The Oakland General Strike and Cold War America
Lordstown and Workers in a Rebellious Age
Air Traffic Controllers and the New Assault on Unions
Justice for Janitors and Immigrant Unionism
The book concludes with a presentation for American workers taking back power.
An appendix of 'Major Events in U.S. Labor History is also provided

The book was signed by the author when he spoke at the Lawrence Heritage State Park in 2019.

Publisher
The New Press
Date (created)
2018
Collection
Lawrence History Center Library
Author
Erik Loomis
Rights
This book is owned by the Lawrence History Center, but copyright may be held by another business or organization. Please contact the Center for more information.
Language
English
Administrative
Location
2nd Floor Stacks - Library
Display Value
Excellent
Condition
Excellent
Cataloged By
Griffin_ Mary Jo
Cataloged On
Status
OK