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Investigator Cyril Hayes struggles to learn what is going on when eleven union factory workers in Evesden, a so-called city of the future in 1911 built by the much-revered McNaughton Corporation, are found dead in a trolley car only minutes after they boarded.

Zeke would love to be invisible since his mother struggles to make ends meet and they live with her no-good boyfriend. When he gets a job at a pizza place to earn some extra money, he meets labor activists who want to give him a voice and a living wage. Zeke has to decide between trying to be invisible or letting his voice be heard.

Born in England, Samuel Gompers immigrated to the United States and soon discovered his vocation to fight for the American laborer. His charismatic, outspoken personality soon landed him the role of speaking on behalf of his fellow workers. His participation in various unsuccessful unions and other failed ventures to enact labor changes led to his creation of the American Federation of Labor. Faced with strikes that turned violent, opposition from the government, and lies perpetrated by anti-unionizers, Gompers persevered, and lived to see various measures enacted to ensure safe work environments, workers??? compensation, and other basic laborer rights.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to [labor activist] Dolores Huerta. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the life and work of social activist Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union and fought for equal rights for women, immigrants, and the working poor.

Profiles the life and work of social activist Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union and fought for equal rights for women, immigrants, and the working poor.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Dolores Huerta, who became an outspoken activist in the twentieth century, describing her childhood in New Mexico, her work with C?sar Ch?vez and the National Farm Workers Association, and other related topics.

Twelve-year-old Petey Williamson, secure in the knowledge that his father has a job, learns that things can change very quickly when the Depression hits and his family begins sliding into poverty.