Puerto Rican Labor History 1898–1934

Discover the compelling history of the organized labor movement in Puerto Rico with Puerto Rican Labor History 1898–1934 by Carlos Sanabria. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in 2017, this insightful hardback spans 162 pages, detailing the evolution of labor from the onset of US colonial rule in 1898 to the economic challenges of the Great Depression in the 1930s.

Sanabria explores how, despite the early influence of revolutionary ideologies, Puerto Rican workers sought to effect change through organized labor and active participation in electoral politics. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in labor movements, the working class in Latin America, and the historical dynamics between Puerto Rico and the United States.

Enhance your understanding of this pivotal era in Puerto Rican history and the struggles of its labor unions with Puerto Rican Labor History 1898–1934.