Discussion Questions about Louis Borgenicht’s Description of Working Life at the Turn of the Century
- Louis Borgenicht was also a relatively new immigrant. How did his experience differ from that of other immigrants? In what ways was it similar?
- What does Louis Borgenicht say about a worker’s opportunity to have a “great future?” Do you agree? Why or why not?
- What does Louis Borgenicht mean when he says “labor did not organize?” What is organizing?
- Why did some workers organize into unions?
- What is Louis Borgenicht’s opinion about labor unions and organizing?
