A writer for today's Jewish Daily Forward is doing some research on how workers 
at Macy's Department Store viewed Isidor Straus specifically, and perhaps the 
management in general, in the early part of the 20th century.  

If anyone "here" can provide useful information, please be so kind as to write 
to Paul Berger directly - see below for his contact details.  

>> Arieh Lebowitz, Associate Director, Jewish Labor Committee


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From: Paul Berger <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tue, February 28, 2012 1:20:03 PM
Subject: Forward Straus Request

Hi Arieh, 

Thank you for your help. I'm writing a story for the Forward that focuses on 
working conditions at Macy's at the beginning of the 20th century. I understand 
Isidor Straus started a number of programs to help his workers, including 
subsidized meals, a burial society, some form of nominal healthcare etc. I 
wanted to check with members of the labor community to see how Mr Straus was 
viewed by his workers/the unions. Can you/anyone you know, help? 


Best regards,

Paul
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