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This influential speech by Samuel Gompers, the founder of the American Federation of Labor, lays out a powerful argument for the rights of workers and the importance of collective bargaining. Drawing on his years of experience as a labor organizer, Gompers presents a compelling case for the power and dignity of the American worker.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book is a transcript of the debate between two notable figures, Samuel Gompers and Henry J. Allen, at Carnegie Hall in 1920. The debate covered a wide range of topics related to labor, including the value of unions, the role of the government in labor disputes, and the pros and cons of the closed shop system. The book provides a valuable insight into the historical labor debates and how they have shaped labor policies and practices today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Samuel Gompers was an American labor leader who served as the president of the American Federation of Labor for nearly four decades. In this book, Gompers discusses the relationship between labor and the employer, and argues for the importance of labor unions in securing fair treatment and wages for workers. This book provides valuable insights into the struggles faced by American workers in the early 20th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Striking for Life - labor's side of the labor question: the right of the workingman to a fair living is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Focuses on the AFL's struggle to serve the nation and the labour movement during the critical period when American neutrality gave way to war. Beginning with Gompers' last minute effort to persuade German workers to avoid war with the United States, this book follows the labour movement's internal debate over the meaning of American participation.

"This collection belongs on the shelf of anyone teaching American labor history, but it also should prove useful to scholars with related interests." -- Illinois Historical Journal

Fighting to preserve labor's place in America after World War I

This invaluable comprehensive index provides a key to the Gompers volumes.

The final years of a steadfast fighter for labor justice