Peonage in Western Pennsylvania (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781022085336)

In this groundbreaking report, the Committee on Labor examines the practice of peonage in Western Pennsylvania, where workers were effectively treated as indentured servants and denied basic rights and freedoms. Drawing on interviews with workers, community leaders, and legal experts, this report sheds light on a little-known chapter in American history. Whether you are a student of labor history or simply interested in social justice issues, Peonage in Western Pennsylvania is an essential read.

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