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Through the eyes of a seasoned longshoreman, this book offers an authentic perspective on the labor experience, highlighting the struggles for respect and autonomy in the workplace. Reg Theriault blends humor with insight as he critiques management's dehumanizing practices and unions' missteps. He candidly explores the physical and mental challenges of manual labor, the dangers involved, and the profound satisfaction that comes from completing a job well. This unique narrative sheds light on the realities faced by workers, making their voices heard in a conversation often dominated by outsiders.
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How to Tell When You're Tired, Reg Theriault
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- How to Tell When You're Tired
- Subtitle
- A Brief Examination of Work (Revised)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Reg Theriault
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 188
- ISBN13
- 9780393315578
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Through the eyes of a seasoned longshoreman, this book offers an authentic perspective on the labor experience, highlighting the struggles for respect and autonomy in the workplace. Reg Theriault blends humor with insight as he critiques management's dehumanizing practices and unions' missteps. He candidly explores the physical and mental challenges of manual labor, the dangers involved, and the profound satisfaction that comes from completing a job well. This unique narrative sheds light on the realities faced by workers, making their voices heard in a conversation often dominated by outsiders.