Discussion Questions about Factory Owner Louis Borgenicht Discussing the Costs of Unions

  1. How did Louis Borgenicht treat his employees? Why do you think he felt this way?
  2. According to his memoir, how did the union change the work ethic of Louis Borgenicht's employees?
  3. What were the factors Louis Borgenicht needed to consider when deciding whether or not to allow the union to organize in his shop? Which do you think were most important to him?

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Jewish Women's Archive. "Discussion Questions about Factory Owner Louis Borgenicht Discussing the Costs of Unions." (Viewed on November 30, 2024) <https://jwa.org/node/22185>.