Lexicon of Labor: More Than 500 Key Terms, Biographical Sketches, and Historical Insights Concerning Labor in America - Couverture souple

Murray, R.Emmett

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1565844564 ISBN 13 : 9781565844568

Editeur : The New Press, 1998

Synopsis

This text features informative and engaging descriptions of more than 500 key places, people, and events in American labour history. From Eugene Debs to Cesar Chavez, the Haymarket Riots in 1886 to the Teamsters/UPS strike in 1997, labour writer R. Emmett Murray provides brief sketches of this vital part of the American experience. It also includes explanations of major legislative acts, definitions of key legal terminology, and complete listings of all the member unions of the AFL-CIO and independent unions in the United States.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A highly original, one-of-a-kind encyclopaedia of labour in America. It includes enlightening descriptions of over 500 key places, people and events in American labour history. It also includes explanations of major American legislative acts and a complete listing of the members of all the major and independent unions in the United States. From Workies to Wobblies, it is perfect for anyone interested in the history of unionism.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The New Press
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1565844564
• ISBN 13: 9781565844568
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible