Look for the Union Label: History of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

by Gus Tyler

Overview

This work provides a history of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. Topics covered include: the union's influence on political legislation and global economy; the story of the East European immigrants at the turn of the 20th century; and the union's spirit of social reform.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781563244100
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/31/1995
Series:	Labor and Human Resources Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	329
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1170L (what's this?)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

Preface, Presidents of the ALGWU 1. The Golden Land 2. The Sweatshop 3. The Genesis 4. The Uprising 5. The Revolt 6. The Protocol 7. The Triangle Fire 8. The Bundle 9. Health 10. World War I 11. The Aftermath 12. Civil War 13. Death and Resurrection 14. Beyond Borders 15. Education 16. Politics 17. AFL-CIO 18. The Mobsters 19. World War II 20. Imports 21. Ecclesiastes 22. Challenge and Response-Part 1 23. Challenge and Response-Part 2

Editorial Reviews

Tyler, an International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) official since 1934, details the history of the union and how it affected, and was affected by, American society, and explores its pioneering role in political, educational, medical, and industrial social movements. Includes b&w photos, a list of union presidents, and an annotated bibliography. Paper edition (unseen), $21.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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