1887 History of the Central Labor Union of Springfield, Mass (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2024
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Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the Central Labor Union of Springfield, Massachusetts, from its inception in the late 19th century to its early 20th century development. The author explores the creation of the union, the struggles and triumphs of the men and women who led it, and the role it played in shaping the lives of workers in the city. The book delves into the broader historical context of the labor movement in the United States, highlighting the impact of events like the Civil War and the rise of industrialization on organized labor. The author examines the changing tactics of labor unions, from strikes and boycotts to legislative action and political participation, and the growing importance of unions in negotiating for improved wages, working conditions, and workplace safety. The book offers a detailed account of the union's evolution, its struggles to achieve its goals, and the individuals who dedicated their lives to its success. It provides a fascinating glimpse into a vital chapter in American labor history and the enduring efforts to improve the lives of working people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- 1887 History of the Central Labor Union of Springfield, Mass (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- A. F. Hardwick
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
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- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1333649959
- ISBN 13
- 9781333649951
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The story of the Central Labor Union is largely a history of the men who made it what it is today, and some explanation of what the body is, why it was formed, its aims. Hopes and ambitions, may not be out of place. And will especially educate the lay mind and the non-union worker who has not yet joined the ranks of organized labor. The local Parliament of workmen was peculiarly fortunate in the choice of its first president, and the name of Bishop N. Saltus will be held in happy memory so long as the body remains in existence.
A general agitation of the labor movement began in this country nearly 100 years ago, but up to the time of the Civil no real progress had been made in effective organization. In 1861 the horse-car drivers formed a benevolent association, one John W'alker being the founder. This organization was soon forced, however, to expand its scope of usefulness, and from benevolent actions it was obliged to take active measures to prevent a reduction of wages. The coal miners formed a national association the same year. Less than twelve months later the Boston United Laborers' Society was called into being, being followed by the hack drivers, the locomotive engineers. And the Garment ers' Association (from whose members sprung the Knights of Labor). About the same time the trades in California formed an amalgamation. And secret associations with signs and passwords were established in various parts of the country. Through the efforts of these societies many workingmen were elected to legislative bodies in various states. And the building trades were especially aggressive.
In 1864 the International Cigar Makers' Union was established; the stone cutters, pianoforte makers. Blacksmiths and carpenters organized to secure higher wages, and the. Journeymen tailors formed a national trades union. The Civil -var checked labor activities. But at its close the labor press began to be active, one of the most important publications coming into existence being the Daily Et'ening Voice, issued under the auspices of the Boston Typographical Union. Shortly after the effects of combination and agitation were noticeable by the introduction into the Massachusetts Legislature of an order instructing the judiciary committee to investigate and consider the expediency of regulating and limiting the hours of labor that should constitute a day's work, and a com mission was appointed by Governor Andrew to go more fully into the matter. In the following administration Governor Bullock carried the work along.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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