An Uncertain Dream
“He counted his small part in helping form the local union as one of his greatest achievements. Scattered throughout the country, the local unions were joined together under the national umbrella of the American Railway Union. The organization had ruled that the train tracks running through the Pullman Car Works entitled employees of the company to membership in the larger national union. As expected, the majority of the striking men had arrived for the meeting. Since most had little else with w...hich to occupy their time, they’d trudge the mile and a half to Kensington and congregate at the union headquarters each day. In addition to passing the time, they were close at hand if any news developed. Fred called greetings to several small groups gathered nearby.
Thankfully, the prevailing attitude of the men had remained calm. Although they’d initially been disappointed by Mr. Pullman’s departure from Chicago, the striking workers believed the ongoing meetings of the board of directors would soon lead to positive results.MoreLess
Thankfully, the prevailing attitude of the men had remained calm. Although they’d initially been disappointed by Mr. Pullman’s departure from Chicago, the striking workers believed the ongoing meetings of the board of directors would soon lead to positive results.MoreLess
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