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The book tells the story of Massachusetts workers and their unions who have been in the forefront of the battle for dignity and justice over the past two centuries. The authors describe the struggle of working men and women to improve their lives, beginning with the first industrial workers in the nation- the Lowell, MA "mill girls."

Material about Lawrence or images from our collection are found on pages: 74, 78-79, 82-83, 85. Former Immigrant City Archives chief of research, Ken Skulski, is recognized in the acknowledgements.