Publisher's Synopsis
The Diary Of A Shirtwaist Striker: A Story Of The Shirtwaist Makers������� Strike In New York (1910) is a historical account of the shirtwaist makers' strike in New York City during the early 20th century. The book is written by Theresa Serber Malkiel, a former shirtwaist factory worker and union organizer who participated in the strike. The diary chronicles Malkiel's experiences as a striker, including the long hours, low wages, and dangerous working conditions that led to the strike. Malkiel also describes the various tactics used by the strikers, such as picketing and boycotting, and the violent clashes with police and strikebreakers. The book provides a firsthand account of the struggles faced by working-class women during this time period and the importance of labor unions in fighting for workers' rights. The Diary Of A Shirtwaist Striker is a powerful and insightful look into the lives of the women who fought for better working conditions and paved the way for future labor movements.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
