History of the Labor Movement in the United States: Labor and World War I, 1914-1918

Description

LABOR AND WORLD WAR I, 1914- 1918. Socialist Party, organized labor, the IWW during WWI; Mooney-Billings frameup; Women and Black workers during WWI; struggles in mining and lumber, Wartime repression of the IWW, Socialists, more.

• World War I and Labor: 

  The volume examines the impact of the war on organized labor in the United States.
• IWW and Socialism: 

  It details the role and struggles of the Industrial Workers of the World and the Socialist Party during the war.
• Worker Experiences: 

  The book discusses the specific challenges and contributions of women and Black workers during this period.
• Repression: 

  It addresses the wartime suppression of the IWW and socialists.
• Industrial Struggles: 

  The text also explores labor conflicts in key sectors like mining and lumber.
• Legal and Political Events: 

  The Mooney-Billings frameup, a notorious case of injustice against labor activists, is also a significant topic.