The Jackson Project: War in the American Workplace

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Set against the backdrop of a historic cotton mill in 1989 Jackson, Tennessee, the narrative follows union organizer Phil Cohen as he confronts the challenges of reviving a struggling local amid anti-union hostility and financial turmoil. His journey involves building trust with disillusioned workers, navigating hostile negotiations, and facing personal risks, all while forming deep connections with millworkers, including a romantic involvement. The memoir offers an intimate glimpse into the labor movement in the American South, highlighting both triumphs and setbacks in the fight for workers' rights.