Sweat and Blood: A History of U.S. Labor Unions

By Gloria Skurzynski

From the carpenter's union in colonial Philadelphia to the strike in 2007 by Chinese restaurant delivery men in New York City, the history of how brave working people struggled to gain fair wages, reasonable hours, and secure lives by forming labor unions is a powerful American story filled with drama and intrigue.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822575949
• ISBN13: 9780822575948
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (CT)
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.7" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10

Customer Reviews

History Comes Alive!

Okay, I hate to admit it, but I could never comprehend the need for American Unions - that is until I read the stunning new book by Gloria Skurzynski. Through Ms. Skurzynski's skillful, clear style I encountered the literal world of Sweat and Blood as I followed the lives of brave men and women who dared challenge the status quo. For me the read was transformative. Rare photographs, fascinating true stories and amazing prose make this book a MUST READ for every student, or anyone who collects a paycheck in America. Five HUGE stars! Avid Reader