Life and Labor in the Copper Country

Life and Labor in the Copper Country tells the story of the Copper Strike of 1913 through the eyes of the people who lived it. Based on extensive research, including interviews with miners, their families, and company officials, the book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the strike, the strike itself, and its aftermath.

The Copper Strike of 1913 was a watershed moment in the history of the American labor movement. It was one of the longest and most bitter strikes in U.S. history, and it had a profound impact on the lives of the miners and their families.

The strike began in July 1913, when the miners walked out of the copper mines in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to protest low wages, dangerous working conditions, and arbitrary rules and punishments. The strike lasted for five months, and it was marked by violence and intimidation on both sides.

In the end, the miners won some of their demands, but the strike also had a lasting impact on the copper industry and the labor movement. The strike helped to raise awareness of the plight of workers, and it led to the passage of important labor laws.

Life and Labor in the Copper Country is a story of courage, solidarity, and sacrifice. It is a story that is still relevant today, as workers continue to fight for their rights.

The book is divided into ten chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the strike. The chapters are:

* The Roots of Unrest
* The Battle Lines Are Drawn
* Life on the Picket Line
* Turning Points and Breakthroughs
* The Aftermath
* The Human Toll
* Reflections on the Past
* The Legacy of Labor
* The Power of the People
* Labor and the American Dream

Life and Labor in the Copper Country is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in labor history, American history, or the history of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is also a powerful story of the human spirit and the power of collective action.

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Publisher ‏: ‎ PageBook24.com (January 13, 2025)
Language : ‎ English
Dimensions ‏: ‎ 6 x 9 inches
Pages ‏: ‎ 148 pages

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