Black Workers and the New Unions

Horace Roscoe Cayton,George Sinclair Mitchell

Format
Hardback
Publisher
Literary Licensing, LLC
Country
United States
Published
17 March 2012
Pages
490
ISBN
9781258233297

Black Workers and the New Unions

Horace Roscoe Cayton,George Sinclair Mitchell

""Black Workers And The New Unions"" by Horace Roscoe Cayton is a comprehensive analysis of the history of black workers and their involvement in labor unions during the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed account of the struggles faced by black workers in their efforts to gain equal rights and fair treatment in the workplace, as well as their participation in the formation of new unions.Cayton's work explores the various challenges that black workers faced, including discrimination, low wages, and unsafe working conditions. He also examines the role of black workers in the formation of new unions, such as the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and the National Maritime Union, which were instrumental in advancing the rights of black workers.The book also delves into the political and social climate of the time, including the impact of the Great Depression and World War II on the labor movement and the broader struggle for civil rights. Cayton provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the complex issues facing black workers during this period, and highlights the important contributions of black labor leaders and activists in the fight for equality.Overall, ""Black Workers And The New Unions"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the labor movement and the struggle for civil rights in the United States. It provides a thorough and engaging account of the experiences of black workers during a critical period of American history, and sheds light on the ongoing struggle for social and economic justice.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.

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