Grand Master Workman

Focusing on Terence Powderly, the influential leader of the Knights of Labor, this book explores his pivotal role in the Gilded Age's most significant labor organization. It provides a thorough analysis of his extensive correspondence, revealing his efforts to foster class-wide solidarity during a transformative period in American labor history. Powderly's recognition and impact on workers, industrialists, and politicians highlight his legacy as a pioneering figure in the labor movement.