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Claessens, August, 1885-1954 What Organized Labor Wants

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09640.241 Author/Creator: Claessens, August, 1885-1954 Place Written: s.l. Type: Pamphlet Date: 1950 Pagination: 13 p. : Height: 21.6 cm, Width: 14 cm Order a Copy

One pamphlet entitled, "What Organized Labor Wants" dated 1950 written by August Claessens. Investigates philosophy around trade unions, how to negotiate for better wages, supply and demand. Especially focused on machinery becoming integral to the workforce.

Claessens, August, 1885-1954

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