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This was required reading for a graduate course in the history of American military affairs. Joseph A. McCartin’s purpose in his book Labor’s Great War: The Struggle for Industrial Democracy and the Origins of Modern American Labor Relations, 1912-1921, was to re-examine the history of how labor relations went through profound changes in the U.S. during the Great War. McCartin argued, “Few groups during the war had fed so lavishly as labor on hopes for the aftermath. Samuel Gompers [founder of the American Federation of Labor], had viewed the crisis as a crucible in which he might forge permanent gains for organized labor.” For example, labor’s long sought dream of an eight-hour workday came to fruition. In addition, wages rose over twenty percent of 1914 levels in most sectors of the economy. McCartin found that, “Even historians who have ably examined Wilsonian labor policies, such as Robert D. Cuff, David M. Kennedy, or Valerie Jean Conner, have not shed much light on the interplay between labor reforms or workers’ struggles or shown how each of these shaped and constrained the other.” McCartin’s well researched book convincingly concluded that, “The crusade for industrial democracy was unable to sustain the tenuous coalition of trade unionists, progressives, Democrats, and radicals that it had brought together on the eve of the war.” During the 1920’s, union membership was in steady decline.
Recommended reading for anyone interested in American history.
Labor s Great War
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My Eatsmart scale was delivered promptly. It is very easy to read and works very well. Be aware that it requires more than a gentle tap with the heel to turn it on.
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I don’t know anything about this watch, but my husband wanted it for Christmas so I surprised him with it, and at first he didn’t think he would like how big it is, but once he ran 8 miles he said he LOVED IT, and it was PERFECT! He runs everyday 8 miles a day. Great buy!
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