The Pinkerton's labor spy

Paperback, 228 pages

English language

Published Dec. 6, 1907 by Wilshire book Co..

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Originally published in 1907, The Pinkerton Labor Spy is an account of the Pinkerton Detective Agency's involvement in the labor movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. The Pinkertons were hired by companies to infiltrate and spy on labor unions, often using unethical and illegal methods. The book details the agency's tactics, including the use of informants, undercover agents, and violence, and the impact they had on the labor movement. It also explores the legal and ethical issues surrounding the Pinkerton's actions and the controversy they generated. The Pinkerton Labor Spy is a fascinating and insightful look at a little-known aspect of American history and the struggle for workers' rights.

2 editions

Subjects

  • Pinkerton's National Detective Agency.
  • Cripple Creek Strike, Cripple Creek, Colo., 1903-1904.