trimming meat
The night watchman at the plant helped Jurgis fill out the application
A+....pushing a truck at Durhams
A+....pushing a truck at Durhams
When Jurgis is injured on the job, he is taken to a hospital and subsequently fired by his employer. He is left with a significant injury and no means of income, which leads to turmoil for his family. Jurgis feels betrayed by the system and becomes disillusioned with the American Dream. Despite his hardships, Jurgis tries to remain resilient and find ways to support his family.
Jurgis' boss was a state organizer and speaker for the Socialist Party.
Tommy Hinds
Jurgis was given a job at the hotel by the hotel manager, Freddie Jones.
Jurgis found a job at a meatpacking plant in the downtown area of Chicago. He worked long and grueling hours in difficult conditions.
Jurgis wanted Scully to get him a job during the strike.
Jurgis was able to get a job at the meatpacking plants in Chicago, particularly at a place called "Packingtown." This was where he first found employment after moving to the United States.
Jurgis was helped by a kind-hearted charity worker named Mike Scully, who offered him a place to stay and a job helping to recruit workers for political campaigns. Through this job, Jurgis found his way back to Chicago and the stockyards.
Jonas got a job in The Jungle by being referred by Jurgis, his friend who was already working there. Jurgis helped Jonas get hired and introduced him to the foreman, which facilitated his employment at the packing plant.