This groundbreaking study offers a comprehensive analysis of the wage-earning population of Pittsburgh during the early 20th century. Drawing on extensive data and first-hand accounts, the authors paint a vivid picture of the lives of workers in this vibrant and rapidly changing city. From the challenges of industrialization and immigration to the emergence of organized labor and political movements, this book provides valuable insights into the history of Pittsburgh and American society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.