If you happen to visit Johnson City, NY, just outside Binghamton, you’re likely to pass under a stone arch inscribed with the words, “Home of the Square Deal.” The arch (there are actually two, one …
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Jonathan Miller, Joe Richman, Samara Freemark
Special Projects
The Square Deal
Jonathan Miller, Joe Richman, Samara Freemark
Special Projects
The Square Deal
An inside look at the legacy of George F. Johnson, an industrialist who offered his mainly immigrant workers decent working conditions and generous benefits in exchange for labor peace. Until it all fell apart under the pressure of competition.
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The Homelands Blog
George F. Johnson and the Square Deal
Please keep your ears open on Wednesday, December 1, for a story on NPR’s All Things Considered called “The Legacy of George F. Johnson and the Square Deal.” The 13-minute piece was produced by Joe …