IRW105 — Ironworking III: History
Historical factors, events and activities leading to the founding of the International Ironworkers Labor Union. Circumstances and events between 1906-1912 related to labor unionization. Conspiracy trials involving unionization of Ironworkers, Carpenters, Machinists and the Building Trades. World War II and postwar struggles related to the labor movement. Factors of labor movement growth. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), nuclear power, foreign production of steel, and political influences relating to unionization in the 21st Century. Prerequisites: None.