labor unions

In 1915, after being asked to sing at the funeral of executed songwriter and member of the international union, Industrial Workers of the World, Joe Hill, eighteen-year-old Utah coal miner Tommy Quinlan begins to accept his past and make decisions about his future.

Recounts the story of the American Federation of Labor and other early unions, detailing their efforts to organize labor in order to be able to demand better wages and working conditions, and shorter workdays.

Traces the history of labor unions in the United States and discusses their organization, goals, and methods of operation.

Traces the history of the labor movement in the United States from the early 1800's to the present day.

Traces the growth of labor groups from pre-Revolutionary War societies to the AFL-CIO merger and discusses the organization and activities of unions today.

Offers an overview of unions and labor laws and provides opposing perspectives on whether or not unions are good for society, if labor laws favor employers, and if unions give working people a fairer deal or help some at the expense of others.

Contains eighteen essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to labor unions, including the status of U.S. labor unions, the effects of immigration and globalization, if Wal-Mart should unionize, and the future of organized labor; and provides discussion questions, contact information for organizations, and bibliographies.

Examines how trade unionism has influenced America's political and moral beliefs, among both devoted partisans and intransigent foes.

Tells the story of Cesar Chavez and his fight to win dignity and justice for migrant farmworkers through the United Farm Workers union, and includes essays, letters, and poems contributed by men and women who participated on both sides of the struggle.