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1881 Atlanta washerwomen strike
1881 Atlanta washerwomen strike was a strike that took place in Atlanta, Georgia. It involved an African American washerwoman which began on July 19 till August of 1881. First began as a strike for more respect and better pay. -
Samuel Gompers
Samuel found the American Federation of Labor and served as its president. This lasted for about 40 years (1886-1924). He was the nations leading trade unionist and labor spokesman. -
"The Strike at Homestead Mil" by PBS
PBS talks about how it was a violent and brutal disagreement between Carnegie Steel Company and its workers. -
The Battle of Cripple Creek
5 month strike that begun in 1894. It was led by the Western Federation of Miners (WFM) in Cripple Creek, Colorado, United States. It ended with victory for the WFM, then later on followed in 1903 by the Colorado labor wars. -
Lucy Parsons
Lucy Parsons was an Activist. In 1905, she spoke at the founding convention of the Industrial Workers of the World. She was a figure for the American Anarchism and Radical Labor movement. -
Mckees Rock Strike
A Labor strike that lasted about 2 months (July 12-September 8). This happened because July 10th, workers had been paid less than normal. 40 riveters told the company they wouldn't work unless they were told the pay rates, it concluded in them being fired 3 days after. This led the rest of the workers to go on strike for the next two months. -
Frances Perkins
Frances was a United States Secretary of Labor. She was the first woman to serve as a presidential cabinent. She served from 1933 to 1945. -
The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
On March 25, 1911 at Triangle Waist Company, a fire started. It was one of the deadliest disasters in history, however it holds its significance. This led to the adoption of fire safety measures that was obligated for the whole country. -
Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez showed the struggles and unfairness that farm workers had to deal with. He fought for better pay and better working conditions. He did all while staying nonviolent, this inspired many and leaves a huge impact on our history today. -
"Ive been to the mountaintop" by Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. talks about a dream where he "has been to the mountaintop" referring to a place where black people are treated equally in society. -
"The Great Postal Strike of 1970" by National Postal Museum
8 day strike by federal workers that began in New York City. It spread to other cities in just two weeks. The strike itself was considered illegal but continued as it was one of the largest wildcat strikes in the U.S. -
Dolores Huerta
Dolores was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. She worked with Cesar Chavez and is the co-founder of the United Farm workers Association. She also led the boycott of grapes that led to the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975 (this let farm workers have the opportunity for better wage and working conditions). -
"He Showed us the Way" by Cesar Chavez
Speech spoken by Cesar Chavez to honor Martin Luther King Jr. He talked about ideas of nonviolence that was presented by Luther King and goes on about the struggles of Farm workers. He goes more into depth about how violence will get you nowhere and that nonviolence is more impactful in the long run. -
"Amazon Unions" by NPR
People protest against Amazons (and starbucks), telling them to stop Union Busting.