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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
César Chávez César Chávez Bárbara Cruz "Describes the life and accomplishments of César Chávez"-- OL12080647W
The shoemaker The shoemaker Ann Heinrichs "Explore the life of a colonial shoemaker and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher. OL14853665W
On the job On the job Michael R. Bradley Discusses the rights of workers and how they are protected in such areas as wages and hours, working conditions, and part-time work. OL19209783W
The Taft-Hartley Act The Taft-Hartley Act Susan Dudley Gold Describes the passage of the 1947 law that helped define the rights of labor and management, and describes the conditions of the labor force before and after the act. OL19905563W
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire Michelle M. Houle Discusses the 1911 fire that killed 146 New York garment factory workers, the conditions that led up to it, and some of the legislation that came about to prevent the occurrence of similar disasters. OL5824167W
Immigration, migration, and the Industrial Revolution Immigration, migration, and the Industrial Revolution Tracee Sioux Describes how inventions such as the cotton gin transformed America from an agricultural country to an industrial one, and led to both problems and opportunities. OL5968661W
The Energy Workers The Energy Workers Anne Neigoff From oil driller to serviceman, jobs of workers in electrical, gas, and oil industries are described. Includes brief explanations of energy sources and conservation. OL6926560W