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Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Iowa proceedings, 1898-1906

Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Iowa proceedings, 1898-1906

Organization dedicated to legislative and educational efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency and support woman's suffrage.
Have you ever heard of Agriprocessors of Postville Iowa?

Have you ever heard of Agriprocessors of Postville Iowa?

No; Good! How would you like to work there?
One of the "happy" Agriprocessor employees that now makes $10.00 an hour*

One of the "happy" Agriprocessor employees that now makes $10.00 an hour*

*minus the cost of the safety clothing; The "loan" he doesn't remember getting; The rent for the company-owned apartment that he shares with 30 other people; The $4.00 for the smiley face button
Agriprocessor employee paycheck cutchart

Agriprocessor employee paycheck cutchart

Rent; "Loans"; Take home; No pay for some hours worked; Company store work clothes purchases
A damning suspicion.

A damning suspicion.

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