Labor, 1946–Present
The labor movement, begun in earnest in the 1930s to gain rights and benefits for workers, was often considered radical. Wars and ideologies of different periods shaped the ...
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Labor Unions
Throughout much of the twentieth century, the American labor movement has been a dynamic force for social change. The struggle for workplace representation and social equality has reshape...
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Coalition of Labor Union Women
United States 1974
Synopsis
The founding convention of the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) in Chicago in 1974 brought together activists in industrial, service, go...
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Colored National Labor Union
United States 1869
Synopsis
Between the 1820s and the 1860s the overwhelming majority of black workers in Baltimore, Maryland, were free, although some slaves did work alo...
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National Labor Union
United States 1866
Synopsis
The first congress of the National Labor Union (NLU) was held in Baltimore, Maryland, on 20-23 August 1866. The purpose of the NLU was to bring togethe...
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Labor Unions
A labor union is defined as "a group of workers who have banded together to achieve common goals in the key areas of wages, hours, and working conditions" (Boone and Kurtz, ...
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Labor, 1946-Present
Labor Unions
Coalition of Labor Union Women
Labor Unions