... "Buck" Halloran, two right-hand men of Mike Scully, a wealthy Democratic politician who always claims to be on the side of the workingmen. Once in politics, Jurgis becomes part of a scheme to elect a Republican so Scully can ensure his own election the following year. Jurgis gets to meet Scully himself and he is put back at a job in Packingtown to influence ... the workingmen, and see through to the success of the scheme. Afterwards he keeps his job, even when the men go on strike so he can act as a strikebreaker. He gets paid high wages and is put on as a boss, but ... ...

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• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School