Flames of Discontent
The 1916 Minnesota Iron Ore Strike
(Autor) Gary KaunonenyOn June 2, 1916, forty mostly immigrant mineworkers in Aurora, Minnesota, walked off the job?a labor disturbance that would mushroom into one of the most contentious battles between organized labor and management in the early 1900s. Gary Kaunonen tells the story of what this pivotal moment meant for workers and immigrants, mining and labor relations in Minnesota and beyondy -- publisher?s description.
Gary Kaunonen
Gary Kaunonen is a historian and author known for his book "Challenge Accepted: A Finnish Immigrant Response to Industrial America in Michigan's Copper Country." His writing style is engaging and meticulously researched, shedding light on the immigrant experience in the Upper Midwest. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of Finnish-American history.