by John Becker | Oct 23, 2015 | Great Moments In Labor History, In Our Opinion...
I’m a big fan of “Best of” lists, so it was only a matter of time until I compiled a list of the best movies related to unions and the workplace. I scoured the Internet for lists of films related to unions or workers and made sure to include my personal favorites....
by John Becker | Apr 1, 2015 | Great Moments In Labor History
March 4, 1801: In his inaugural address, President Thomas Jefferson declares: “Take not from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.” March 31, 1840: President Martin Van Buren issues an Executive Order providing for a 10-hour work day for all employees on federal...
by John Becker | Feb 26, 2015 | Great Moments In Labor History, Labor In The News
Feb. 4, 1825: The Ohio legislature authorizes construction of the 249-mile Miami and Erie Canal, to connect Toledo to Cincinnati. More than 4,000 workers, mostly recent immigrants from Ireland and elsewhere, work from sunrise to sunset, earning 30 cents a day. Akron...
by John Becker | Feb 11, 2015 | Great Moments In Labor History
“The labor movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. (Born January 15, 1929) January 27, 1734: New York City maids organize to improve working conditions. January 29, 1834:...
