*Labor's Partisans* by Nelson Lichtenstein and Samir Sonti dives into the history of labor movements in the U.S., focusing on how unions and political ideology have been intertwined. The book looks at how labor activists fought for progressive causes while dealing with challenges from both outside forces, like big corporations, and internal conflicts within the unions themselves.

Lichtenstein and Sonti combine solid research with a clear writing style, making the complex history of labor activism both informative and engaging. They highlight key figures and moments that shaped the labor movement, offering fresh insights into familiar events. Overall, *Labor’s Partisans* provides a thought-provoking look at how unions and politics have always been closely connected in America.

Any anthology of articles is going to be a mixed bag, with some interesting articles and some not so much. The best articles were those on the practical experiences of organising a union and those that discussed the struggle for internal union democracy.

Unfortunately, most of the articles had a broader focus on why unions are a positive influence, which is true, but it felt like preaching to the converted. My biggest complaint is that the book didn't tell me much I didn't already know. If you already think that unions play an important role in raising living standards of working people and fighting corporate domination, then you'll like this book, but it won't give you much that is new.

Essential reading for those interested in the postwar labor movement. I have found this work to be an excellent compendium of primary sources and it is a wonderful resource for document analysis in the Secondary and Post-Secondary classroom.

This is such a powerful and necessary read, especially in today’s climate. In the face of rising fascism and authoritarianism, our labor movement must stand strong and united and this essay collection gives me hope of that.