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"Don't Sleep With Stevens !": The J. P. Stevens Boycott and Social Activism in the 1970S.

Authors :
Minchin, Timothy J.
Source :
Journal of American Studies; Dec2005, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p511-543, 33p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The article reports on the massive protests of the labor union against oppressive tactics of J.P. Stevens & Co., a giant textile company in the United States. Thousands of people from across the United States took part in a massive protests against Stevens. Massive protests were witnessed against a giant textile company that was constantly violating the law. The company was reluctant to recognize its workers' right to organize. Many companies across the United States have emulated the tactics that J.P. Stevens had initiated in the 1960s and 1970s.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218758
Volume :
39
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of American Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19955488
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021875805000630