The Atlanta washerwomen strike of 1881 was a labor strike in Atlanta involving washerwomen. Beginning in July 1881, the strike was carried out primarily by African American women who argued for increased wages and greater autonomy in their work. The strike ended in August with some success for the strikers.
Read MoreArlene Holt Baker’s career reminds us that the labor movement is strongest when workers from every background have a seat at the table and a voice in leadership.
Her journey — from organizing workers to helping lead the nation’s largest federation of unions — shows what is possible when working people stand together and fight for a better future.
Read More“The colored man’s struggle until now has been for naked existence, for the right to life and liberty; with the fifteenth amendment, henceforth his struggle will be in the pursuit of happiness; in this instance; it is to turn his labor to the most effective account, to be respected therein; the most we can hope to effect in this gathering, is a crude organization; the formation of a labor bureau to send out agents, to organize throughout the land, to effect union with laborers without color.”
Read More“Those unions that enjoy the right to strike have no guarantee that sacrificing their jobs and their livelihood will result in victory but they nevertheless engage in lengthy strikes, not because they are assured of winning but because they are determined to fight.”—William Burrus, 1998
Read MoreWe as your union want to make sure we do our best to communicate with you as best we can especially during these trying times we have experienced in 2020. So with that in mind these are the things you should see posted and up to date.
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