The Model Union (1896)

By Lillian M Hollister

Book Overview

The Model Union is a book written by Lillian M. Hollister and published in 1896. The book is a work of fiction that tells the story of a group of women who come together to form a union in order to improve their working conditions. The women work in a factory and are subjected to long hours, low pay, and dangerous working conditions. The protagonist, Mary, is a young woman who is determined to make a difference in the lives of her fellow workers. She convinces her coworkers to join her in forming a union and together they work to negotiate better wages, shorter hours, and safer working conditions. However, the women face opposition from the factory owners and the local government, who see the union as a threat to their power. The women must fight to overcome these obstacles and achieve their goals. The Model Union is a story of empowerment and solidarity, as the women come together to fight for their rights and improve their lives. It also explores themes of gender, class, and social justice, as the women confront the inequalities and injustices of their time. Overall, The Model Union is a compelling and inspiring tale of women's activism and resilience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167158938
• ISBN13: 9781167158933
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"