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Author:   Lynn Williams
Publisher:   University of Toronto Press
Imprint:   University of Toronto Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.560kg
ISBN:  

9781442628519

ISBN 10:   1442628510
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   17 June 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Abbreviations Preface Chapter 1 In the Beginning Chapter 2 War and Peace Chapter 3 The Eaton's Drive Chapter 4 Joining the Steelworkers Chapter 5 Back East Chapter 6 Organizing Chapter 7 Sudbury Chapter 8 Director, District 6 Chapter 9 On to Pittsburgh Chapter 10 Assuming the Presidency Chapter 11 Trying Times Chapter 12 Union Work and Politics Chapter 13 New Directions Epilogue Appendices Index

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'With unflagging perseverance, Lynn Williams guided the North American labor movement through one of its most turbulent, difficult decades. His remarkable leadership enabled unions to adapt to a changing industrial landscape, fight for economic justice, and stand up to politicians hostile to their cause. Now more than ever before, it is important that the next generation of workers and leaders learn from Williams's distinguished example.'--Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the United States House of Representatives 'Lynn Williams's ability to bring about change is marvellous, and his determination inspirational. His great success as president of the United Steelworkers was a result of his drive, his sincerity, his intellect, and especially his ability to relate to people. It didn't matter whether you were a captain of industry, a brand-new union member, or President of the United States: Lynn could relate to everyone and build support for their ideas.'--Leo Gerard, International President, United Steelworkers 'As Canada's first elected president of a major international union, Lynn Williams has been an icon in the fight for workers' rights. I love his stories and have learned so much from his teachings. Finally, they're in a book everyone can read.'--Jack Layton, leader, New Democratic Party of Canada

Author Information

Lynn Williams (1924 -2014) was the president of the United Steelworkers of America from 1983 to 1994.

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