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The Pullman boycott

By W. F. Burns
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The account chronicles a major railway labor conflict, following the rise of a national railway union, a coordinated boycott of sleeping-car operations, and the rapid spread of strikes that disrupted rail traffic. It details managers’ countermeasures, federal intervention including troop deployments and court actions, outbreaks of violence and incendiarism, prosecutions and jailing of union leaders, widespread blacklisting of workers, negotiation efforts, official inquiry, and the strike’s eventual collapse and aftermath.

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W. F. Burns

W. F. Burns was an American author and labor activist known for his work on social justice and labor rights. His notable book, "The Pullman Boycott," explores the significant labor strike of 1894, which was a pivotal event in American labor history. Burns's writings reflect the struggles and aspirations of workers during a transformative period in the United States, highlighting the impact of industrialization on labor relations. Through his work, he contributed to the discourse surrounding workers' rights and the importance of collective action.

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