The Fur and Leather Workers Unions: The Story of Dramatic Struggles and Achievements - Hardcover

by Philip Sheldon Foner (Author)

The Fur and Leather Workers Unions: The Story of Dramatic Struggles and Achievements is a comprehensive account of the labor movement in the fur and leather industries in the United States. Written by Philip Sheldon Foner, a prominent American labor historian, the book provides a detailed analysis of the challenges faced by workers in these industries, including low wages, poor working conditions, and the lack of job security.The book traces the history of the fur and leather workers unions from their inception in the late 19th century to their peak in the mid-20th century. Foner describes the various tactics used by workers to achieve their goals, including strikes, boycotts, and other forms of direct action. He also examines the role of the government and the courts in shaping labor relations in these industries.Throughout the book, Foner highlights the achievements of the fur and leather workers unions, including the establishment of minimum wage laws, workplace safety regulations, and other reforms that improved the lives of workers. He also explores the challenges faced by these unions in the face of changing economic conditions, including the decline of the fur industry and the rise of globalization.Overall, The Fur and Leather Workers Unions: The Story of Dramatic Struggles and Achievements is an important contribution to the history of labor in the United States. It provides a compelling narrative of the struggles and achievements of workers in the fur and leather industries, and offers valuable insights into the broader history of the American labor movement.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.