The Jungle

What change occurs in Jurgis? What conditions provoke the change?

Chapter VIII.

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The men work hard and overtime for which they do not get paid. The work is disgusting and the bosses routinely take advantage of them. Jurgis now understands the bitterness that the other workers have for the factories. When he is approached again by union representatives, he accepts their offer β€œin a far different spirit.”