Staley: The Fight For A New American Labor Movement is now available

From The Solidarity Education Center:

Re-visit one of the great American Labor Struggles of the 1990’s

Staley: The Fight For A New American Labor Movement is the story of one of the most contested labor conflicts in the 1990’s. The 3 year-long struggle of the valiant workers at the A. E. Staley plant in Decatur, Illinois captured the attention and support of other unions and workers throughout America and around the world. The authors, Steven Ashby & C.J. Hawking, were both deeply engaged in support work for the Staley workers throughout the struggle and bring first-hand knowledge of much of what was happening at several levels of the conflict. They have meticulously researched and conducted numerous interviews to bring forward this dynamic account of what went on in full view and behind the scenes. Throughout the book, the main voices being heard are those of the Staley workers who were transformed into a disciplined, collective force for justice and who reached far beyond the aptly named “War Zone” of the conflicts location. Their's is a story that had to be told.

Staley: The Fight For A New American Labor Movement is published by the University of Illinois Press. The basic ordering information is provided below. Also check: www.staleybook.org.

A sampling of reviewer opinions:

“One of the best accounts of a labor conflict ever written. Essential reading.”---Jeremy Brecher, Author of “Strike!”

“Stunningly rich and detailed. The strategic discussions are magnificent and unmatched.”---Peter Rachleff, author of “Hard-Pressed in the Heartland: The Hormel Strike and the Future of the Labor Movement.”

“Rarely is there a book as compelling in its description of a real-life struggle.”---Bill Fletcher, Jr. co-author of “Solidarity Divided: The Crisis in Organized Labor and a New Path toward Social Justice.”

Yours In Struggle & Solidarity,

Jerry Tucker

Staley: The Fight for the New American Labor Movement – 352 pages – Paperback edition $25.00

ORDERING INFORMATION -

Phone orders: (800) 621-2736 (USA/Canada); (773) 702-7000 (International)

Fax orders: (800) 621-8476 (USA/Canada); (773) 702-7212 (International)

Online orders: www.press.uillinois.edu

U.S. Mail orders: Customer Service, Chicago Distribution Center, 11030 South Langley Avenue, Chicago IL 60628

Exam copies: Visit www.press.uillinois.edu/books/exam_copies.html

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