Labor Legislation: The Struggle to Gain Rights for America's Workforce (The Progressive Movement 1900-1920: Efforts to Reform America's New Industrial Society, 1)

This book provides a look at the hardships of American labor and how immigrants working for low pay and in hazardous conditions reaped few benefits. The labor movement found a champion in President Roosevelt, who paved the way for significant government regulation of American industry. Through manageable text enhanced by period illustrations, Labor Legislation documents the moments that led to labor laws and the implementation of major reforms for workers.