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Social Education, 2004
An astounding construction feat of Chinese Americans was the work done on the western section of the transcontinental railroad. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new line took place in Sacramento in 1863, but up until 1865, less than 50 miles of running track had been laid, and this was over relatively level land. The construction superintendent…
Descriptors: Chinese Americans, Immigrants, Transportation, Laborers
Schwartz, Benjamin – 1968
Methods and procedures provided by 1,614 collective bargaining agreements to accommodate handicapped workers in New York State are described. Handicapped veteran clauses are considered; also considered are the prevalence and content of handicapped worker clauses, including transfers provided for in general terms, transfers subject to seniority…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Employment Patterns, Employment Practices, Labor Conditions