Fight Like Hell by Kim Kelly Summary
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Unearthing forgotten labor heroes, Kim Kelly's award-winning chronicle - named Best Book by The New Yorker and Esquire - arrived during 2022's union resurgence. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler calls it "thought-provoking" for its radical truth: every untold struggle is America's story.
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The Untold Story of America's Labor Movement
Labor history is often presented as a parade of burly men in hard hats, but the real story is far richer and more diverse. In "Fight Like Hell," Kim Kelly reveals how the rights we take for granted-weekends, eight-hour workdays, safety regulations-weren't gifts from benevolent employers but victories won through collective action, often led by society's most marginalized. This isn't just about union contracts and picket lines; it's about human dignity and the courage to demand better in the face of overwhelming power. The struggle for worker justice has always been intertwined with broader movements for civil rights, gender equality, and social transformation. As we navigate today's changing workplace landscape, these forgotten stories offer both inspiration and practical lessons in solidarity.
Women and Marginalized Groups: The True Backbone of Labor Organizing
Tragedy as Catalyst for Workplace Transformation
Breaking Barriers Through Solidarity Across Differences
The Invisible Essential Workers: Domestic and Care Labor
Fighting for Dignity: Disability Justice in Labor History
The Struggle Continues: Modern Labor Movements
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