Women and Labor Unions - Trade Union Organizers - Strikes
Women's trade unions, women in unions, the impact of unions on women and women on unions, and key women labor leaders.
Women and Labor - Early America
From the late colonial period through the American Revolution, women's work usually centered on the home, but romanticizing this role as the Domestic Sphere came in the early 19th century.
From the late colonial period through the American Revolution, women's work usually centered on the home, but romanticizing this role as the Domestic Sphere came in the early 19th century.
Women and Unions - Early Efforts - Lowell Mill Girls Organizer
America's first working women's association to press for better working conditions and pay -- in other words, a union -- was organized in 1844, and Sarah Bagley was the first President.
America's first working women's association to press for better working conditions and pay -- in other words, a union -- was organized in 1844, and Sarah Bagley was the first President.
Women and Unions - Late 19th Century Labor Organizing by and for Women
In the late 19th century, a growing number of groups organized to work for higher wages and better working conditions for women workers.
In the late 19th century, a growing number of groups organized to work for higher wages and better working conditions for women workers.
Women and Unions: Women's Trade Union League
An overview of the Women's Trade Union League - WTUL - and its role in the labor movement and women's history.
An overview of the Women's Trade Union League - WTUL - and its role in the labor movement and women's history.
Women and Unions: Women's Trade Union League: Beginnings
The early history of the American organization, the Women's Trade Union League, and a mention of the British predecessor.
The early history of the American organization, the Women's Trade Union League, and a mention of the British predecessor.
Women and Unions - Women's Trade Union League Comes of Age
The WTUL participated in major strikes and many of the same individuals helped organize the NAACP.
The WTUL participated in major strikes and many of the same individuals helped organize the NAACP.
Women and Unions: Women's Trade Union League: World War I - 1950
After World War I, with increasing opportunities for women at work, the WTUL changed its focus and evolved. Learn about the WTUL's role in the Depression, its connection with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and its final end in 1950.
After World War I, with increasing opportunities for women at work, the WTUL changed its focus and evolved. Learn about the WTUL's role in the Depression, its connection with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and its final end in 1950.
Women of the WTUL - Women's Trade Union League - Women and Unions
For women working in labor reform and in the trade union movement, the WTUL provided a community of personal friendship and support as well as an effective organization. A few of the women of the WTUL are listed here.
For women working in labor reform and in the trade union movement, the WTUL provided a community of personal friendship and support as well as an effective organization. A few of the women of the WTUL are listed here.
Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union - ACTWU
The Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU) was a ground-breaker in organizing women in the workplace.
The Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU) was a ground-breaker in organizing women in the workplace.
Dolores Huerta
Information on Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers union. From your About Guide to Women's History.
Information on Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers union. From your About Guide to Women's History.
Karen Nussbaum Quotes
Quotations from Karen Nussbaum, 9to5 organizer and director of the Women's Bureau of the US Department of Labor under President Clinton.
Quotations from Karen Nussbaum, 9to5 organizer and director of the Women's Bureau of the US Department of Labor under President Clinton.
Lucy Parsons
A profile of Lucy Parsons, anarchist and socialists who helped found the IWW.
A profile of Lucy Parsons, anarchist and socialists who helped found the IWW.
Bibliography of Women's Labor History
From the Illinois Labor History Society, a booklist of good sources on this topic. A good beginning for middle school or high school research.
From the Illinois Labor History Society, a booklist of good sources on this topic. A good beginning for middle school or high school research.
Bread and Roses: Lost Histories of a Slogan and a Poem
Jim Zwick tracks down the origin of the "Bread and Roses" slogan and James Oppenheim poem to 1911, before the strike at Lawrence to which the origin of the phrase is usually credited. Instead the slogan seems to have come from Chicago and from the Women's Trade Union League.
Jim Zwick tracks down the origin of the "Bread and Roses" slogan and James Oppenheim poem to 1911, before the strike at Lawrence to which the origin of the phrase is usually credited. Instead the slogan seems to have come from Chicago and from the Women's Trade Union League.
"I Will Kill Frick"
Emma Goldman on the attempt by Alexander Berkman to assassinate the chairman of the Carnegie Steel Company during the 1892 Homestead Strike.
Emma Goldman on the attempt by Alexander Berkman to assassinate the chairman of the Carnegie Steel Company during the 1892 Homestead Strike.
Lucy Parsons: The Life of an Anarchist Labor Organizer
She claimed a background as daughter of a Mexican mother and Creek Indian father. With her husband Albert Parsons, she worked for racial justice for African Americans as well as for anarchist and labor causes. Her husband was executed as one of the defendents in the Haymarket trial, and she continued her work, including helping to found the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW or "Wobblies").
She claimed a background as daughter of a Mexican mother and Creek Indian father. With her husband Albert Parsons, she worked for racial justice for African Americans as well as for anarchist and labor causes. Her husband was executed as one of the defendents in the Haymarket trial, and she continued her work, including helping to found the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW or "Wobblies").
Pathfinder: Women and Labor
Part of a bibliography from the National Archives on women's history resources.
Part of a bibliography from the National Archives on women's history resources.
Sellins, Fanny
Mine Workers' Union organizer who was killed in a strike in 1919. This is a sketch of her life and contributions, short but worth the reading.
Mine Workers' Union organizer who was killed in a strike in 1919. This is a sketch of her life and contributions, short but worth the reading.
Vaughn, Jacqueline B.
A short page honoring the late President of the Chicago Teacher's Union. A woman worth knowing; I wish there were more on her life somewhere on the Net.
A short page honoring the late President of the Chicago Teacher's Union. A woman worth knowing; I wish there were more on her life somewhere on the Net.
Frances Willard Meets Elizabeth Rodgers in the 1880s
Frances Willard on her 1880s meeting with Elizabeth Rodgers, Master Workman and head of the Knights of Labor large Chicago District No. 24.
Frances Willard on her 1880s meeting with Elizabeth Rodgers, Master Workman and head of the Knights of Labor large Chicago District No. 24.
Women's Trade Union League
From 1903-1950, this organization fought for working women's wages, job safety, education, and for racial and sexual integration.
From 1903-1950, this organization fought for working women's wages, job safety, education, and for racial and sexual integration.
Working Women's History Project - Chicago
A project with a few online articles documenting the history of working women in Chicago.
A project with a few online articles documenting the history of working women in Chicago.