First Facts of American Labor: A Comprehensive Collection of Labor Firsts in the United StatesHolmes & Meier, 1984 - 237 lappuses Reference book of significant events, achievements and protagonists in labour movement and labour relations history, USA - presents a broad range of information covering the colonial period to the present, arranged under alphabetical subject headings; includes such topics as first strikes, labour legislation on reduced hours of work, unemployment benefit, prohibition of child labour, walkouts by woman workers and blacks, etc. |
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