Too often, observers and writers of Texas history have accepted assumptions about labor movements in the state … suppositions, the studies in Texas Labor History provide a helpful new source for scholars and teachers who wish to fill in some of … this volume lay the foundation for establishing the importance of labor to a fuller understanding of Texas history. They …

"There is no better time than now to consider the labor history of the Golden State. While other states face declining … work. From Mission to Microchip unearths the hidden stories of these people throughout California's history. The difficult … unite newcomers and natives in their shared interest. As chronicled in this comprehensive history, workers have creatively …