The Great Strike on the "q

The Great Strike on the 'q' is a historical account by John A. Hall, written in the late 19th century, detailing the 1888 strike involving locomotive engineers, firemen, and switchmen on the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad. The book examines the injustices faced by these workers due to corporate exploitation and the emergence of labor organizations advocating for fair wages and working conditions. Hall traces the origins of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the grievances that led to the strike, marking a significant moment in the labor movement of the era.