The Long Deep Grudge by Toni Gilpin
The Long Deep Grudge by Toni Gilpin is a powerful and meticulously researched history of labor conflict in 20th-century America, focusing on the International Harvester Company and its long, bitter battle with the Farm Equipment Workers Union (FE). This book examines the struggle between corporate power and working-class resistance, highlighting how radical unionism shaped workplace democracy and how corporate resistance reshaped labor politics in turn.
More than just a labor history, this is a story of American capitalism, class struggle, and the human cost of industrial power.
Book Bundle
Perfect for readers of Howard Zinn, Mike Davis, and Thomas Frank this is essential reading for those interested in labor rights, industrial history, and social justice.
Why The Long Deep Grudge is a Must-Read:
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Labor History Uncovered: A detailed account of union resistance and repression.
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Corporate Critique: Exposes the lengths employers go to undermine labor.
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Engaging & Scholarly: Academic rigor with a compelling narrative.
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Timely Message: Offers insight into today’s labor and economic inequalities.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"Justice at work is never given freely it’s won with grit and unity."
Translation (Sinhala):
"කාර්යාලයේ යුක්තිය කිසිදා නොමිලේ ලැබෙන්නේ නැහැ එය කැපවීම සහ ඒකාබද්ධතාවයෙන් ජයගත යුතුය."
Translation (Tamil):
"வேலை இடத்தில் நியாயம் இலவசமாக கிடைக்காது அது துணிச்சலாலும் ஒருமைப்பாட்டாலும் வெல்லப்படுகிறது."
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About the Book
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Title: The Long Deep Grudge
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Author: Toni Gilpin
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ISBN: 9781642590134
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Publisher: Haymarket Books
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Published Year: 2020
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Number of Pages: ~400 Pages (Paperback)
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Genre: Non-fiction / Labor History / Political Economy
