labor history
Father Thomas J. Haggerty: A forgotten ‘saint’ of the working class
May 7, 2021Despite its power, little is known about the person who helped write the Preamble of the IWW Constitution. Most are shocked to find that it was a Catholic priest.
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World War II experiences of a woman worker 1942-1946
March 23, 2020This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park, featuring recollections of thousands of women who worked in the shipyards and factories during the war. This article is part...
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GM strike: The power of UAW solidarity is displayed across generations
November 7, 2019“We’re making history here, I suppose…if not, it’ll still be a good story to tell the grandchildren.”
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Artist Ben Shahn was moved by the Tom Mooney case
July 25, 2018Ben Shahn was moved in the early 1930s to paint a series of works based on the infamous Tom Mooney case. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) currently has a display of these works...
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Bring back May Day
April 30, 2018American politicians backed by billionaires don’t recognize May Day, but the Poor People's Campaign is bringing it back with a week of events around the country.
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