The strike, at last, was over. The battle fought, won or lost; the workers disagreed. However, it was held universally that they were going back to work.
Four months they stood outside that factory. Month one they were strong, two they waned, three they were weak, and by the time four came they were ready to talk.
Corporate’s representative was a well-dressed man. He slicked his hair back but he didn’t wear a suit. He talked them down, first the leaders and then the masses. People gave up big dreams to gain a little.
‘And wasn’t he charming,’ they said.
Four months they stood outside that factory. Month one they were strong, two they waned, three they were weak, and by the time four came they were ready to talk.
Corporate’s representative was a well-dressed man. He slicked his hair back but he didn’t wear a suit. He talked them down, first the leaders and then the masses. People gave up big dreams to gain a little.
‘And wasn’t he charming,’ they said.
