Shift Happens by J. Albert Mann

Grades 7-9

Shift Happens by J. Albert Mann

is a nonfiction book that tells the story of how workers in the United States have fought for better pay, safer jobs, and fair treatment. Starting from the time of Columbus and continuing to today, it shows how people—sometimes even kids—stood up against unfair bosses and made big changes, like ending child labor and getting weekends off. The book uses humor and real stories to explain why workers’ rights matter and how standing together can make a difference.