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A history of the largest union in the AFL-CIO and its growth in a major American city.

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9781439902790

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<p> &quot; This is arguably the most enlightening study of a municipal union movement yet written.&#160; AFSCME&rsquo;S Philadelphia Story&#160; should become required reading for anyone who seeks to understand the rise of public sector unionism in post-World War II America and its intersection with urban politics and the movement for racial equality. By bringing these subjects together in one narrative, this book makes an indispensable contribution to the literature of recent American labor history. &quot;&#160;<br> &mdash;Joseph A. McCartin, Associate Professor of History, Georgetown University.

This is arguably the most enlightening study of a municipal union movement yet written. AFSCME'S Philadelphia Story should become required reading for anyone who seeks to understand the rise of public sector unionism in post-World War II America and its intersection with urban politics and the movement for racial equality. By bringing these subjects together in one narrative, this book makes an indispensable contribution to the literature of recent American labor history. -Joseph A. McCartin, Associate Professor of History, Georgetown University.

""This path-breaking, informative history of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees in Philadelphia deserves wide attention. Ryan clearly shows that understanding AFSCME requires close attention to politics... Summing Up: Highly recommended."" Choice

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Francis Ryan teaches labor history at the Comey Institute of Industrial Relations at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia.

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