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Why don't we learn about this in history class?:
Since Reagan's presidency all we Americans have heard are about the "problems" caused by the labor movement. This book is a refreshing reminder of the sacrifices (sometimes, of their lives) and struggles that working people have made to better conditions for themselves and others. The spirit and zeal and commitment to each other as a "union" of equals is inspirational. Remember if it was up to the corporations we'd all be working (starting at age 12) 60-hour weeks. We can thank the labor movement for the eight-hour day, safety regulations, and minimum wage laws.
Inspiring, Compelling:
The history of the Woolworth salesgirls stirke, especially, is extremely well written and inspiring. Dana Frank makes you feel and see the interior of Woolworths in the 1930s and the conditions in which the women worked. She also makes you feel the power and joy of their struggle. A must read for anyone interested in American history.
| Author: | Howard Zinn | | Binding: | Paperback | | Dewey Decimal Number: | 331.89297309041 | | EAN: | 9780807050132 | | Edition: | 1 | | ISBN: | 080705013X | | Number Of Pages: | 192 | | Publication Date: | 2002-09-12 | | Release Date: | 2002-09-12 |
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