I find it astonishing that high school students don’t know what a labor union is. But why should they? How many places in their world are organized? I admire your refusal to patronize Starbucks. I haven’t been to one in years. Love my local independent coffee shops. It’s a shame that not everyone has that choice.
I learned quickly when I visited schools and introduced students to my books, I had to start by explaining labor unions. It was maddening to see how the curriculum glossed over important aspects of the labor movement. One lesson I saw talked about the "perceived injustices" suffered by workers.
Mary! I used to use your "Fannie Never Flinched" when teaching about labor unions! I lent the book to someone and never got it back. I'll have to get another copy and revive that lesson too.
Well done for teaching the kids about labout unions! In the UK, they shaped our history in such remarkable ways. There's a danger that we forget that.
We compare US and UK :)
I find it astonishing that high school students don’t know what a labor union is. But why should they? How many places in their world are organized? I admire your refusal to patronize Starbucks. I haven’t been to one in years. Love my local independent coffee shops. It’s a shame that not everyone has that choice.
I'm continually astonished by what high school students don't know!
And I do have to admit to going to Starbucks sometimes...perhaps a 2024 goal (one of millions!) can include a "independent coffee shops only" clause.
Thanks for reading Mary :)
I learned quickly when I visited schools and introduced students to my books, I had to start by explaining labor unions. It was maddening to see how the curriculum glossed over important aspects of the labor movement. One lesson I saw talked about the "perceived injustices" suffered by workers.
Mary! I used to use your "Fannie Never Flinched" when teaching about labor unions! I lent the book to someone and never got it back. I'll have to get another copy and revive that lesson too.
Jenna, so happy the book was helpful! Makes my day to hear this. Thanks for all you do. Teachers are awesome!