The Pullman Boycott: A Complete History of the R.R. Strike

"The Pullman Boycott: A Complete History of the R.R. Strike" by W. F. Burns, written in the late 1800's, recounts the Pullman strike while investigating the events that triggered it and also the individuals that played a part. The account focuses on the railroad workers and Eugene V. Debs, a union leader. Burns, a former switchman who understands the railway industry's labor disputes, describes the establishment of the American Railway Union by Debs and the horrible circumstances of the Pullman workers that led to the strike. The book delves into the complicated relationships among labor, management, and the government, with specific examples of workers standing up for their rights when faced with economic inequalities.