Intelligent and Honest Radicals : The Chicago Federation of Labor and the Politics of Progression

Intelligent and Honest Radicals explores the Chicago labor movement’s relationship to Illinois legal and political system especially as seen through the eyes of the Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL). Newton-Matza focuses on the significant era between the great strike in 1919 and Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inauguration and the beginning of the New Deal in 1933. He brings to light a number of victories and achievements for the labor movement in this period that are often overlooked. Newton-Matza shows the Chicago labor movement as a progressive agency intent on changing the workers’ world through words and peaceful actions, drawing upon their personal experiences and ideology. Lntelligent And Honest Radicals: The Chicago Federation Of Labor And The Politics Of Progression Explores The Chicago Labor Movement's Relationship To The Illinois Legal And Political System, Especially As Seen From The Perspective Of The Chicago Federation Of Labor (cfl). Mitchell Newton-matza Focuses On The Significant Era Between The Great Strike In 1919 And The Beginning Of The New Deal In 1933, Bringing To Light A Number Of Victories And Achievement For The Labor Movement During This Period That Are Often Overlooked. -- Backcover. The Ghosts Of Upheaval : Chicago Law And Labor In The Nineteenth Century -- Whoopla Ho! : The Creation Of The Chicago Federation Of Labor And Into The Twentieth Century -- Everybody Is Watching Us Now : The Cfl And The Dream Of A Labor Party -- The Crack Of The Whip : The Battle Against The Labor Injunction -- The Chicago Controversy : The Landis Award -- A Brisk War Over A New Constitution For Illinois -- Conclusion : Out Of The Twenties And Into The New Deal. Mitchell Newton-matza. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 223-235) And Index. Intelligent and Honest Radicals: The Chicago Federation of Labor and the Politics of Progression explores the Chicago labor movement's relationship to the Illinois legal and political system, especially as seen from the perspective of the Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL). Mitchell Newton-Matza focuses on the significant era between the great strike in 1919 and the beginning of the New Deal in 1933, bringing to light a number of victories and achievements for the labor movement during this period that are often overlooked. Book jacket Intelligent and Honest Radicals explores the Chicago labor movement's relationship to Illinois legal and political system. Matza focuses on the significant era between the great strike in 1919 to Franklin D. Roosevelt's inauguration and the beginning of the New Deal in 1933. He brings to light a number of victories and achievements for the labor movement in this period that are often over looked