Union Made: Labor Leader Samuel Gompers and His Fight for Workers' Rights (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781629796383)

Unsung hero Samuel Gompers worked tirelessly to ensure that no American worker would go unheard or overlooked, dedicating his life to fighting for their rights. This comprehensive middle-grade biography provides an in-depth look at Gompers, the founding father of the American Federation of Labor.

Born in England, Samuel Gompers grew up watching his father roll cigars, and at 10 years old, started rolling them himself. After immigrating to the United States, Gompers soon discovered his vocation to fight for the American laborer in his personal work experience. His charismatic, outspoken personality soon landed him the role of speaking on behalf of his fellow workers. His participation in various unsuccessful unions and other failed ventures to enact labor changes led to his creation of the American Federation of Labor. Faced with strikes that turned violent, opposition from the government, and lies perpetrated by anti-unionizers, Gompers persevered, and lived to see various measures enacted to ensure safe work environments, workers' compensation, and other basic laborer rights.

Author: Norman H. Finkelstein
ISBN-10: 1629796387
ISBN-13: 9781629796383
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
Language: English
Published: 06/11/2019
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.10w x 0.70d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.4
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 505653 / Union Made: Labor Leader Samuel Gompers and His Fight for Workers' Rights


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2019
Booklist 06/01/2019 pg. 74