Today is International Labor Day. May is Labor Month. It's odd but some countries such as China and France (I believe) have week long celebrations. THe US has only one day; and labor of poor and working men and women built this great country.The labor movement was an integral part of working people securing fair wages, benefits, and medical care.
Over the past several decades we have seen government and business literally takes away those gains. Industries such as steel and the auto industries have been decimated by restrictive laws, cheap sources of labor, and union busting. It is time for all working and poor people to organize and unite to change this trend.
I am searching for books about labor history, biographies, organizing and any thing to do with labor. If there are any suggestions you have, I welcome them.
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