Publisher's Synopsis
The Diary of a Shirtwaist Striker: A Story of the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike in New York (1910) is a book written by Theresa Serber Malkiel. The book is a personal account of Malkiel's experiences as a young Jewish immigrant working in a garment factory during the 1910 Shirtwaist Makers' Strike in New York City. The strike was a pivotal moment in the history of the labor movement and the fight for workers' rights in the United States.Malkiel's diary entries provide a detailed and intimate look into the daily struggles of the striking workers, as well as the larger social and political context of the time. She describes the harsh working conditions, long hours, low pay, and dangerous factory conditions that led to the strike. She also writes about the solidarity and camaraderie among the strikers, as well as the violence and repression they faced from the police and factory owners.The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the experiences of working-class immigrants in America at the turn of the 20th century, as well as the role of women in the labor movement. It is also a compelling personal story of one woman's journey from factory worker to activist and writer.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.
