Discussion Questions about Factory Owner Louis Borgenicht Describing a Union Strike in His Shop
- What factors contributed to Louis Borgenicht’s decision to give in to the union?
- At the end of the excerpt, Louis Borgenicht states: “Again there was no change in wages or conditions. It was purely a matter of union recognition. All the strikers came back, even that fine lad from abroad.” What does he mean by this? Do you think the workers felt like they had “won” or reached their goals? Why or why not?
