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Ken Strong took an unofficial coffee break at his job, which eventually led to other workers joining him. Sandy Harding, who was seven months pregnant, laid down in front of a bus carrying scab workers trying to cross a picket line during a labor dispute. Our working life stories help define us and are often shared between coworkers, at union halls, and other gatherings. Telling work stories can help people make sense of their world and place within it. This book collects several true stories from a worker's perspective to serve as interesting examples for adult learners.
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