The Armies of Labor: A Chronicle of the Organized Wage-Earners

** "The Armies of Labor: A Chronicle of the Organized Wage-Earners" by Samuel Peter Orth is a story about the rise of worker groups in America after World War I. The book looks at how the Industrial Revolution made life different for workers, how trade unions grew, and the laws that changed because of them. It starts with the year 1776, when big changes in industry and freedom began. It shows how people went from being skilled workers to just getting paid in factories, and how this led to the first groups who fought for better pay and safer workplaces. This sets the stage for understanding how workers joined together to become strong in America. **