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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