Fighting in Paradise: Labor Unions, Racism, and Communists in the Making of Modern Hawai'i

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The narrative explores the critical role of labor movements in shaping modern Hawaii, highlighting the harsh conditions faced by diverse workers under oppressive management in the 1930s. Following WWII, frustrations led to successful union formations, despite facing McCarthyite persecution. The struggle for statehood was intertwined with fears of political implications and civil rights advancements. Through extensive research, the author reveals how radicalism and racism influenced Hawaii's labor history and its social welfare system, presenting the story with a suspenseful edge.