Making the Amalgamated
Jo Ann E. Argersinger
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Making the Amalgamated
Published
1999
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pages
229
ISBN-10
0801859891
Description
Making the Amalgamated examines the policy and power relationships that developed on the shopfloor, in the union hall, on the picket line, and within the national organization of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers (ACW) in the period when this industry - now largely departed from the United States - teemed with activity. A progressive union imbued with socialist principles, the ACW practiced labor-management cooperation and attempted simultaneously to discipline union members and to bring clothing manufacturers to heel. Jo Ann E. Argersinger examines both the interests that tended to unify workers and the forces that divided them. She studies the complex nature of union building itself, explores the seasonal cycles of the clothing industry as a whole, and places Baltimore and the ACW in national context, illustrating how local trends collided with national union politics. Argersinger draws from the strengths of the traditional approach to labor history. While offering a full account of institutional growth of the union movement, however, she also incorporates new insights, stressing labor's social context and the shifting influences of ethnicity, gender, and culture.
Subjects
The Amalgamated clothing workers of America
Third biennial convention of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, 1918, Baltimore, Maryland, May 13th to 19th
Membership book and constitution of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
The Amalgamated clothing workers of America
Records of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Five decades of organized labor
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Making the Amalgamated?
This edition of Making the Amalgamated has approximately 229 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Making the Amalgamated?
For most readers, Making the Amalgamated typically takes between 4h 46m and 3h 11m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 57,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 49m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 57,250 words
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What is the word count of Making the Amalgamated?
The estimated word count for Making the Amalgamated is approximately 57,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Making the Amalgamated?
Making the Amalgamated was written by Jo Ann E. Argersinger.
When was Making the Amalgamated published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.