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Thomas Jefferson
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Declaration of Independence
When we declared independence from Britain. -
Commonwealth v. Pullis
Was a significant labor law case resulting from the first recorded labor strike in the nation as it showed how strikers can be shown in a negative light. Philadelphia shoemakers organized for improved wages, but eight leaders were found guilty of conspiring to raise wages through the strike, and were fined, setting a precedent regarding labor unions as potential illegal conspiracies. -
Homestead Steel Strike
The Homestead Steel Strike of 1892 had a enduring impact on the labor rights movement in the United States by highlighting the hardships experienced by workers, encouraging solidarity among laborers, emphasizing the government's role in labor disputes, and acting as a wellspring of motivation for future unionization efforts. This occurrence still occupies a prominent position in the history of American labor rights and the challenges faced by the workforce. -
Flint Sit-Down Strike
The Flint Sit-Down Strike of 1936-1937 was a significant labor strike that took place in Flint, Michigan, USA, during the height of the Great Depression. This strike, organized by the United Auto Workers (UAW), played a pivotal role in the history of the American labor movement and the automotive industry. established the legal framework for collective bargaining and unionization. known as the strike heard round the world,’ the first major labor dispute in the U.S. -
Genora Johnson Dollinger
Genora Johnson Dollinger played a vital role in the labor rights movement by actively supporting and organizing for the rights of workers during the Flint Sit-Down Strike. Her leadership, particularly within the Women's Emergency Brigade, highlighted the important role of women in labor struggles and contributed to the broader fight for workers' rights and social justice. -
Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez's most influential moment was his leadership in the Delano Grape Strike. During this strike, Chavez and the United Farm Workers (UFW) organized agricultural workers, primarily Mexican and Filipino laborers, to demand better wages, working conditions, and labor rights. The strike ultimately led to significant improvements for farmworkers and helped raise awareness of the struggles faced by agricultural laborers, making Chavez a symbol of the labor rights movement in the U.S. -
Delano Grape Strike
Delano grape strike, when grape workers in California's San Joaquin Valley went on strike to demand higher wages and better work conditions. Delano Grape Strike had a ripple effect on the labor rights movement, not only transforming the lives of farmworkers but also reshaping the broader labor landscape in the United States. It highlighted the importance of collective action, solidarity, and peaceful protest as effective means to combat injustice and secure workers' rights. -
Martin Luther King
King's efforts in advancing labor rights were closely intertwined with his broader vision of social justice and made significant contributions to the labor rights movement through his advocacy for economic justice, fair wages, and improved working conditions for all workers. In one of his last speeches "Ive Been To The Mountaintop," he speaks much about how we should fight for labor rights peacefully to show we deserve to actually live. -
"I've Been to the Mountaintop"- Martin Luther King
Speech highlights the troubled state of the world and the nation at the time, emphasizing that only in darkness can the light of progress be seen. King sees the hand of God working through the masses rising up for freedom and justice, uniting people across the globe in their quest for freedom. He underscores the importance of nonviolence as the path to a better future and asserts the inherent dignity and rights of all people. -
Address to the California Commanality Club- Cesar Chavez
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Amazon Strike
The Amazon labor union's efforts to organize workers and advocate for improved conditions and fair treatment in one of the world's largest companies brought significant attention to labor rights issues in the tech and e-commerce sectors, inspiring similar organizing efforts and drawing public awareness to the challenges faced by gig economy and warehouse workers. Its actions spotlighted the need for stronger labor protections, fair wages, and equitable working conditions. -
Chris Smalls
Chris Smalls has played a vital role in the labor rights movement by actively advocating for the rights of workers, particularly within the tech and e-commerce areas. His actions have contributed to the ongoing conversation about worker rights, labor conditions, and the need for fair treatment of modern employment. -
Meredith Stiehm
Is an American television producer, writer, and trade union leader who has served as president of the Writers Guild of America West since 2021. Since the strike began on May 2, Stiehm has described herself as a “wartime president,” and has said that the union is on the path to success. She is resilient and has lead the WGA strike through more than 4 months of movement. Showing how this generation can still fight for labor rights, and how influential it is. -
WGA Strike
The WGA has greatly impacted the labor rights movement, especially Hollywood business. Working for big conglomerates such as Netflix, Hulu, etc. to receive better pay threatens the power they hold. Time and time again, we have learned that if you don’t give up you will receive better than what you had. WGA has shown that other unions have the power to strike aswell. -
Labor's labors lost? A year after stunning victory at Amazon, unions are stalled: By: Andrea Hsu
This paper is quick to show how union strikes can fail, to slow down the movement, showing how strikes are pointless and lackluster, costly and inefficient. Creating a sense of fear, that no longer can a strike be effective. Having so much information at your fingertips prevents a focus on real problems in life. This belittles every problem and gives it the 2 seconds of fame that it desperately needs more of. It's become a trend rather than standing up for what you believe in.