The Facts About the Shopmen's Strike (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book addresses the Illinois Central Railroad shopmen's strike that occurred in the early 1900s. It examines the dispute between the railroad and the shopmen's unions over factors such as wages, working conditions, and recognition of a newly formed federation of shopmen's unions. The author explores the historical context of organized labor and the evolution of labor unions, delving into the complexities of the System Federation and its impact on the strike. The book highlights the challenges faced by both the railroad company and the unions, as well as the role of public opinion in shaping the outcome of the strike. It sheds light on the ongoing tension between the interests of labor and capital, emphasizing the importance of understanding labor relations in the development of modern society. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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