30,000 Locked Out : The Great Strike Of The Building Trades In Chicago (1887)
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""30,000 Locked Out: The Great Strike Of The Building Trades In Chicago (1887)"" by James C. Beeks is a historical account of the largest strike in Chicago history. The book documents the events that led to the strike, the demands of the workers, and the response of the employers and government. The strike involved over 30,000 workers from various building trades who were demanding better working conditions, higher wages, and shorter workdays. The employers responded by locking out the workers, resulting in a standoff that lasted for months. The book explores the strategies used by both sides, including the formation of unions and the use of violence. It also examines the impact of the strike on the workers, their families, and the city of Chicago. Through extensive research and analysis, Beeks provides a detailed and comprehensive account of this pivotal moment in American labor history. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of labor relations, the struggle for workers' rights, and the social and economic conditions of the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781165268382
- ISBN-10: 1165268388
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.44 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.62 pounds
- Page Count: 206
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