Puerto Rican Labor History 1898-1934

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Focusing on the organized labor movement in Puerto Rico, this book explores its evolution from 1898 under U.S. colonial rule to the 1930s during the Great Depression. It highlights the early revolutionary influences and emphasizes how workers aimed to achieve change through labor organization and electoral engagement, illustrating the complex interplay between ideology and practical political action in shaping labor relations during this pivotal period.