The Pullman strike and the labor movement in American history
By: R. Conrad Stein
Series: In American history
Publisher: Enslow Publishers
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Berkeley Heights, NJ, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780766013001
Subjects: Strikes and lockouts; Pullman Strike, 1894; Juvenile literature; Labor movement; Railroads; Strikes; History
Description: Examines the historical background of and events leading up to the Pullman Strike, including the individuals who influenced this strike and helped to shape the future of the American labor movement.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 124-125) and index.
Table of contents: title: Setting the stage; title: A man and his dream; title: The gilded age; title: Solidarity forever; title: Trouble in paradise; title: The walkout; title: The Pullman tragedy; title: The aftermath.