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Look for the Union Label: A Must-Read for Labor Activists, Historians, and Workers

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Look for the Union Label is a comprehensive and engaging history of the American labor movement, told through the lens of the union label. This meticulously researched and beautifully written book is a must-read for anyone interested in labor history, labor rights, or the American labor movement.

The book begins with the early days of the labor movement in the United States, when workers began to organize for better wages, hours, and working conditions. The union label was one of the most important tools that workers used to promote their cause. By demanding that consumers only buy products that were made by union workers, workers could exert pressure on employers to improve their working conditions.

Look for the Union Label: History of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (Labor & Human Resources Series)

by Gus Tyler

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5184 KB
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Print length	:	361 pages

The book follows the history of the union label through the ups and downs of the labor movement. In the early 20th century, the labor movement made great strides, and the union label became a powerful symbol of worker solidarity. However, the labor movement faced setbacks in the mid-20th century, as employers began to use new tactics to suppress unions. The union label also fell into decline during this period.

In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in the labor movement and the union label. Workers are once again recognizing the importance of collective action, and the union label is once again becoming a symbol of worker solidarity. Look for the Union Label tells the story of this resurgence, and it offers a hopeful vision for the future of the labor movement.

Look for the Union Label is a must-read for anyone interested in labor history, labor rights, or the American labor movement. It is a meticulously researched and beautifully written book that tells the story of the labor movement through the lens of the union label. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the history of the labor movement and its continuing relevance today.

Endorsements

"Look for the Union Label is a major contribution to the history of the American labor movement. Liz Highleyman has written a comprehensive and engaging account of the union label, and she has shown how this small symbol has played a major role in the fight for workers' rights." - David Montgomery, author of The Fall of the House of Labor

"Liz Highleyman's Look for the Union Label is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American labor movement. This meticulously researched and beautifully written book tells the story of the union label through the voices of the workers who fought for it. Highleyman's work is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the labor movement and its continuing relevance today." - Nelson Lichtenstein, author of The American Labor Movement: Past, Present, and Future

"Look for the Union Label is a fascinating and important book. Liz Highleyman has written a comprehensive history of the union label, and she has shown how this small symbol has been used to promote worker solidarity and fight for workers' rights. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in labor history, labor rights, or the American labor movement." - Kim Moody, author of An Injury to All: The Decline of American Unionism

About the Author

Liz Highleyman is a labor historian and activist. She is the author of several books on the labor movement, including American Workers and The American Working Class. She is also a co-editor of Labor: Studies in Working-Class History of the Americas.

Highleyman's work has been praised for its clarity, insight, and passion. She is a leading voice in the labor movement, and her work is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the history and future of the American labor movement.

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Look for the Union Label: History of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (Labor & Human Resources Series)

by Gus Tyler

5 out of 5