Conference paper
Stubborn Newcomers: Polish Immigrants, Unions, and Workers’ Control in America, 1916–1922
Adam Walaszek
; Polonia Research Institute, Krakow, Poland
Abstract
Attempts are made in the paper to throw more light on Polish immigrants' participation in various conflicts in industrial plants, as well as in a struggle for control that took place in America in the early 20th century. Events from 1916–1922 are in the focus of the author's interest. It seems that during the period in question, unlike earlier ones, the immigrants began to see more clearly their position and role in American society. Some statements made by Polish workers themselves in the period concerned corroborate the thesis on significant changes that took place in their consciousness. The thoughts and views they expressed at meetings, as written down in resolutions, demands and letters prove that the workers were fully aware of rights they were entitled to.
Keywords
immigrants; trade unions; Poles; United States of America
Hrčak ID:
128176
URI
Publication date:
31.5.1988.
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