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Oppression in Company Towns

This chapter examines the historical oppression of workers in company towns, focusing on the control exerted by employers over various aspects of their lives. It highlights George Pullman's company town in Illinois and the violent backlash against labor movements, illustrating a dark period of U.S. labor history marked by manipulation and suppression of workers' rights.

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