Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters

C. L. Dellums and the Fight for Fair Treatment and Civil Rights

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters by Robert L Allen, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert L Allen ISBN: 9781317262978
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: November 17, 2015
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Robert L Allen
ISBN: 9781317262978
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: November 17, 2015
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters created a sea of change in labour and race relations in the US. For the first time in US history, a black labour union played a central role in shaping labor and civil rights policy. Based on interviews and archival research, this new book tells the story of the union and its charismatic leader C.L. Dellums, starting from the BSCP's origins as the first national union of black workers in 1925. In 1937, the BSCP made history when it compelled one of the largest US corporations - the Pullman Company - to recognize and negotiate a contract with a black workers' union. C. L. Dellums was a leading civil rights activist as well as a labor leader. In 1948, he was chosen to be the first West Coast Regional Director of the NAACP. This book is an inspiring testament to both him and the unions transformative impact on US society.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters created a sea of change in labour and race relations in the US. For the first time in US history, a black labour union played a central role in shaping labor and civil rights policy. Based on interviews and archival research, this new book tells the story of the union and its charismatic leader C.L. Dellums, starting from the BSCP's origins as the first national union of black workers in 1925. In 1937, the BSCP made history when it compelled one of the largest US corporations - the Pullman Company - to recognize and negotiate a contract with a black workers' union. C. L. Dellums was a leading civil rights activist as well as a labor leader. In 1948, he was chosen to be the first West Coast Regional Director of the NAACP. This book is an inspiring testament to both him and the unions transformative impact on US society.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book International Law and Ocean Management by Robert L Allen
Cover of the book Radical Psychoanalysis by Robert L Allen
Cover of the book Their Fair Share by Robert L Allen
Cover of the book Coming of Age in U.S. High Schools by Robert L Allen
Cover of the book Toward Sustainable Development?: Struggling Over India's Narmada River by Robert L Allen
Cover of the book Conducting Terrorism Field Research by Robert L Allen
Cover of the book Discipline, Moral Regulation, and Schooling by Robert L Allen
Cover of the book Learning to Lead in the Secondary School by Robert L Allen
Cover of the book Theorizing Cultures of Political Violence in Times of Austerity by Robert L Allen
Cover of the book Kenana - English Version by Robert L Allen
Cover of the book The First 100 Days on the Job by Robert L Allen
Cover of the book Rethinking the Politics of Absurdity by Robert L Allen
Cover of the book Routledge Handbook of Sexuality Studies in East Asia by Robert L Allen
Cover of the book Power, Voice and Subjectivity in Literature for Young Readers by Robert L Allen
Cover of the book The Routledge Research Companion to Anthony Trollope by Robert L Allen
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy