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Skurzynski, Gloria

Sweat and Blood: A History of U.S. Labor Unions

112 pp. | Twenty-First Century | September, 2008 | Library ISBN 978-0-8225-7594-8 $31.93
(3) YA People's History series. This is a scrupulously researched look at the history of labor unions in the United States, beginning with 1619's first documented strike. Skurzynski keeps readers attuned to the public's evolving view of unions and to the particular experiences of African American, female, and child workers. Black-and-white reproductions shed additional light on groundbreaking struggles for justice. Reading list, websites. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Nell Beram

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