Map Your Labor History This May
#LaborHistoryMonth begins May 1. Now is the perfect time to remind your fellow #union members that #LaborHistory happened in communities large and small across the United States, including yours.
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Crystal Lee Sutton was a union organizer out of Roanoke Rapids where she worked to get her mill unionized during the J.P. Stevens controversy. Her actions were portrayed in the film 'Norma Rae'. #LaborHistoryMonth
Operation Dixie was a post-World War II campaign to unionize the south. Unfortunately, due to Jim Crow laws, the operation failed. However, it would lead to the formation of the AFL-CIO. #LaborHistoryMonth
This #LaborHistoryMonth, remember Elizabeth Gurley Flynn — union leader and civil liberties champion. Learn about her story by reading Mary Anne Trasciatti's piece for @poweratwork.bsky.social and get a sneak peak into Trasciatti's forthcoming book! Check it out at poweratwork.us/elizabeth-gu...!
The Great Railroad Strike of 1922 was the largest railroad strike since 1894. The 3 month strike ended when an intervention from the Harding Administration through the US Attorney General caused the strike to end with no success for the workers. #LaborHistoryMonth
In 1922, when Textile companies were going to cut wages by 20% to their workers. This caused mas strikes across several states that would eventually have the business to back off from the pay cuts. #LaborHistoryMonth
May is California Labor History Month!
Its purpose is to encourage people to recognize the role the labor movement has played in shaping California and the United States.
Thank you to all of our labor workers and unions who support our state!
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In 1919, the Women Telephone Operators Strike occurred in Massachusetts where women fought for higher wages and better working conditions. This was a successful strike due to strong organization and would have the companies agreeing to their demands in a week. #LaborHistoryMonth
The Colorado Coalfield War was a bloody strike after years of horrid working conditions. It led to many deaths on both sides of the strike. It would ultimately fail, but would lead to the Rockefeller Plan that would improve corporate-miner relations. #LaborHistoryMonth
Together we accomplish what is impossible alone. This #LaborHistoryMonth, let's celebrate all that we've built as a movement, and continue the fight for worker rights for all! ✊
The US Textile Workers' Strike of 1934 was a labor strike of 400,000 textile workers across the country. While hopes with the New Deal, workers were looking for recognition but clashes and deaths occurred showing the large work still needed for workers rights. #LaborHistoryMonth
In Asheville on October 2, 1929, the Marion Massacre occurred. It was one of the deadliest acts of strike-busting in the South following the Marion Strike started in July 11th. This tragedy attracted national attention. #LaborHistoryMonth
The Clayton Act of 1914 was a law to strengthen the Sherman Antitrust Act to prevent anti competitive practices in their incipiency. This included the need for a pre-merger notification to the FTC and the DOJ. #LaborHistoryMonth
Loewe v. Lawlor was an antitrust case taken by the Supreme Court in 1908. It effectively outlawed secondary boycott as a violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act; Congress would effectively repeal the decision in Taft-Hartley Act of 1947. #LaborHistoryMonth
The Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902 was a labor strike with the United Mine Workers of America out of eastern Pennsylvania. This strike was the first strike settled by federal arbitration along with a 10% wage increase and a reduction to a 9-hour work week. #LaborHistoryMonth
In 1884 the NC Knights of Labor formed to combat the impoverishment of workers. There principals including the establishment of the Bureaus of Labor Statistics, Graduated Income Tax, Prohibition of child labor for those under 15, and more. #LaborHistoryMonth
It's #LaborHistoryMonth, and now more than ever, we must remain committed to our fight for better wages, respect, & dignity for workers everywhere! Since our founding in 1977, we have been fighting not just for caregivers, but farm workers, nurses and more. Solidarity forever! 💪
The Pullman Strike was strike against the Pullman Company that shut down railways following the Panic of 1893. The strike was unsuccessful with Pres. Cleveland ordering the army to stop the strikes. #LaborHistoryMonth
The Lorary Mill Strike occurred in 1929 in Gastonia. Workers called for better conditions, 40 Hour work week, union recognition, and more for their work. While this strike was unsuccessful, it led to many other strikes that had strong success. #LaborHistoryMonth
During the height of Jim Crow, a sit-down strike occurred at R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in Winston-Salem led by African American tobacco leaf workers. It got nationwide attention and after a long fight a collective bargaining agreement was reached. #LaborHistoryMonth
While it dissolved shortly after it led to organizations like the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor. #LaborHistoryMonth
Before 1842, it was in question the legality of Labor Combinations like unions. However, in Commonwealth v. Hunt said that they were legal in 1842. This case led to a strong statement and protections for labor combinations. #LaborHistoryMonth
History of labor and workers in the US is tumultuous. That is why in May is Labor History Month and we reflect on what has been accomplished, lost, and what still needs to be done. #LaborHistoryMonth
As a social studies teacher, I think #LaborHistoryMonth is a great time to learn more about the labor movement & the progress we've made together. Thanks to the American Labor Studies Center for assembling these resources! labor-studies.org
Reminder that May is #LaborHistoryMonth. Read up and organize your workplaces!
Happy #MayDay and #LaborHistoryMonth from AFT!
As we reflect on the struggles and triumphs of our movement's past, let's continue to stand together and work for a better future for all. ✊
