Labor's Home Front The American Federation of Labor During World War II |
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| Author:
| Kersten, Andrew E. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8147-4786-5 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2006 |
| Publisher: | New York University Press
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| Imprint: | NYU Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $89.00 |
Book Description:
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Challenges us to reconsider the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and its influence on twentieth-century history. This work details the union's contributions to wartime labor relations, its opposition to the open shop movement, divided support for fair employment and equity for women and African American workers, and more.
Challenges us to reconsider the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and its influence on twentieth-century history. This work details the union's contributions to wartime labor relations, its opposition to the open shop movement, divided support for fair employment and equity for women and African American workers, and more.