This very complete lesson plan from the New York State Library uses newspaper accounts to give a "you are there" feeling to the discussion of the Railroad Strike of 1877. Included are a history of the strike, student activities,...

Learn about this leader who helped bring many important changes for farm workers in the U.S. Following the peaceful examples of King and Ghandi, Cesar Chavez helped much needed improvements take place.

A brief biography of Samuel Gompers focusing primarily on his activities in labor union history.

An article detailing the activities of the Minute Men of Seattle, a volunteer organization whose objective was to rout out any enemy of the United States during World War I.

History of the United Farm Workers union, with information about 1960 conditions and the efforts to improve them.

A lengthy and detailed biography of Dolores Huerta who has spent her life championing the rights of farmworkers.

Student will use primary and secondary sources to gain a richer understanding of women's activism and how the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire led to changes in labor and safety regulations in America.

Debs began his association with labor issues at an early age starting with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. He went on to be active in the American Railway Union, the Socialist Party of America, and the Industrial Workers of the...

A short, easy-to-understand biography of Mother Jones (1837-1930 CE) who was active in union and labor movements.

This encyclopedia entry recounts the colorful life of Coleman Young, long time mayor of Detroit.

Discusses the muckraking journalists and novelists who were at the forefront of movements pushing for stronger protections for workers and consumers. Their work led to the passage of several important pieces of legislation. Includes...

This case study requires completing part of a payroll register and journalizing the entry for a payroll. Additional information about unions and labor legislation is included. Additional Internet research is also included in the case.

Read about the growth of the Socialist Party in America under the leadership of Eugene V. Debs. Find out about the strikes he led, his political activities, and his arrest for sedition in 1918. Read also about the radical union,...

A message from Linda Chavez-Thompson, Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO, regarding the importance of unionization and being active politically.

Homepage of the national magazine for peace and social justice, THE PROGRESSIVE. Read recent news regarding social justice here.