Abstract
Using interviews, personal accounts, and archival footage, this program investigates the major events in the history of American trade unions, from the formation of the first “friendly societies” in the 18th century, to the challenges posed by new technologies in the 1980s and 90s. Important issues such as minimum wages, health and safety conditions, discrimination, benefits, job security, and strikes are addressed. Veterans of labor struggles, labor historians, and business and government officials reveal fascinating personal insights into labor’s sometimes violent origins, and how its influences have changed the workplace over the past 200 years
Collection
Subject
Haymarket Square Riot, Chicago, Ill., 1886, Labor unions -- United States -- History, Labor unions -- Organizing -- United States -- History., Labor disputes -- United States -- History, Working class -- United States -- History, Strikes and lockouts -- United States -- History., Labor leaders -- United States -- Biography, Women -- Employment -- United States -- History, Child labor -- United States -- History, Labor movement -- United States -- History
Contributors
Duration
00:38:07 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
Higher education
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| Name | Films Media Group (Firm) |
| Role | Publisher |
| Telephone | 800-257-5126 |
| Address | 200 Metro Blvd. Suite 124 Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
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