Union organizing and worker solidarity from "summary" of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
Union organizing and worker solidarity are central themes in The Jungle. The novel portrays the struggles faced by workers in the meatpacking industry in Chicago during the early 20th century. The workers are exploited by the wealthy owners of the packing plants, who prioritize profits over the wellbeing of their employees. The workers realize that they must band together in solidarity in order to improve their working conditions and wages. They form unions to collectively bargain with the owners for fair treatment. However, they face opposition from the owners, who use various tactics to undermine the union organizing efforts. Despite the challenges they face, the workers rem...
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