Labor history is an important and often overlooked area of study. S. M. Jelley's anthology collects various essays, speeches, and other contributions related to labor and labor movements. The book includes perspectives from a range of voices, including union leaders, politicians, and workers themselves. Jelley's book provides insight into the struggles and aspirations of those who have fought for better working conditions and fair treatment throughout history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.