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The great Railway strike (Railroad workers)
The Great Railway Strike of 1877 was the first big nationwide strike in the U.S.It started in West Virginia when the Baltimore Ohio Railroad lowered wages for the third time in a year.The strike spread to many other cities, involving over 100,000 railroad workers.The protests were met with violence from local police and state troops, and eventually, federal soldiers were brought in to stop the unrest. -
The Haymarket Affair (Albert Parsons)
The Haymarket Affair was an important event in labor history that took place in Chicago during a peaceful rally for an eight-hour workday.A bomb went off at the rally, killing some police officers and civilians, which caused a harsh response against labor activists.The people who planted the bomb were never clearly found, but the event led to more attacks on labor unions and increased conflict between workers and business owners -
ALF formation (Samuel Gompers)
Samuel Gompers was an important leader in the American labor movement.He spent his life trying to make work better for people.In 1886, he started the American Federation of Labor (AFL), which aimed for real changes like higher pay, shorter work hours, and safer workplaces.Under his leadership, the AFL became a strong group that helped change labor laws and working conditions in the U.S.even after he died in 1924. -
Leader of the Pullman Strike (Eugene V. Debs)
The Pullman Strike was a big railroad strike that began at the Pullman Company, which made train cars, and then spread to other railroad companies.Workers at Pullman went on strike because they were unhappy about pay cuts and high rents in the town where they lived.Eugene V.Debs, the leader of the American Railway Union (ARU), led the strike. -
Labor Organizer (Mary Harris Jones)
Mother Jones, also known as Mary Harris Jones, was a brave organizer who fought for the rights of workers, especially miners and child laborers.She helped organize strikes, especially in U.S.coal mining areas, and raised awareness about how children were being treated unfairly at work.Jones became a well-known leader in the American labor movement, giving passionate speeches to inspire workers and push for changes. -
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire (Max Blanck)
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City was one of the worst factory disasters in U.S.history, killing 146 workers, mostly young immigrant women.This tragedy showed how unsafe factories were and how workers had no protection.As a result, it led to important changes in labor laws, including better fire safety rules and workplace safety standards.It also helped workers form unions and fight for better working conditions. -
The great steel strike (steelworkers)
The Great Steel Strike of 1919 was a big fight between steelworkers and their employers.The workers wanted better pay, safer working conditions, and the ability to form unions.The strike affected many steel companies in the U.S.and was led by the United Steel Workers of America (USWA).It was one of the most important strikes of that time.In the end, the workers did not get what they wanted.Still, the strike was an important moment for workers' rights. -
Founded the brotherhood of sleeping cars (A. Philip Randolph)
A.Philip Randolph was an important leader in the labor movement and the civil rights fight.In 1925, he started the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first major labor union led by African Americans.Randolph worked hard for African American workers and their rights, which helped improve conditions and recognition for Black workers. -
The Wagner Act (Senator Robert)
The Wagner Act, also called the National Labor Relations Act, was an important win for workers' rights in the U.S.This law gave workers the right to form unions and negotiate as a group without worrying about punishment from their bosses.The Wagner Act set up the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to handle labor issues and protect workers' rights.It made unions stronger and helped the labor movement grow during the Great Depression. -
Co-founder of United Farm Workers (Dolores Huerta)
Dolores Huerta helped start the United Farm Workers (UFW) with Cesar Chavez in 1962.She was important in organizing farmworkers, especially in California, to fight for better working conditions, higher pay, and the right to form unions.Huerta led strikes and boycotts, with the Delano Grape Strike of 1965 being one of the most famous and successful efforts for farmworkers. -
Puerto Rican Obituary (Pedro Pietri)
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He showed us the way (Cesar Chavez)
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Address to the Commonwealth Club of California (Cesar Chavez)
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Who burns for the perfection of paper (Martin Espada)
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Amazon Unions By NPR (Andrea Hsu)
