An excellent collection of artifacts that highlight the aims and aspirations of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). Members of the IWW, known as Wobblies, played a unique role in the American labor movement. Artifacts include...

Think about your work environment. Are you allowed to rest periodically? Do you earn a decent wage? Can you voice your concerns without losing your job? There was a time when workers in the United States did not have basic rights such as...

Article discusses the impact that the Triangle Company fire had on labor laws and unions.

This site contains a description of the Haymarket Tragedy, and also includes many related topics.

Description of the early labor movement and the growth of the black urban working-class. Also discussed is the unionization of African Americans and left-winged political organizations such as the African Black Brotherhood, Brotherhood...

This site discusses the Soviet Union's use of German citizens and prisoners of war as forced laborers as a feature of war reparations during and after World War II.

Wikipedia offers information on the National Labor Relations Act or Wagner Act. Includes background, content, controversies that arose, and criticisms of the Act, along with many links to more information.

This site discusses how for much of the latter half of the 1800s, the life of the common laborer was horrendous. Working in a unsanitary factory, for at least 10 hours a day, making far less than needed to survive, the struggles of the...

Outline of the struggles, conflict and violence experienced by 19th Century industrial workers.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A high school lesson plan using two primary source quotes to determine if working conditions have improved in the last 100 years.

Learn all about this National holiday started in 1894 that celebrates how we value work in America presented by History.com.

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

Discusses the Labor Union Movement in America from its origins in the 1700's.

This 10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and tests your knowledge of the labor movement in the late 19th century.

10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and tests your knowledge of industry and the labor movement in the late 19th century.

A very brief description of what the Women's Trade Union League was, why it was formed, and what actions it took.

A brief description of the reasons for founding the Women's Trade Union League and Lillian Wald, one of the founding members.

10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and tests your knowledge of industry and the labor movement in the late 19th century.

American Memory's resources on American Women include a drawing of the seal of the National Women's Trade Union League's seal and a short description of the purpose of the league.

Choose the correct word from the drop down menu for each of the thirteen questions to evaluate your knowledge of people and events relating to big business and the labor movement in the late nineteenth century.

Beset by labor unrest and strikes after World War II, President Truman sent a telegram to the Attorney General advising him to step into the dispute between copper companies and labor unions to avert strikes and lock outs. Read the...

The year 1919 was a year of strikes all across America. Read about the Boston police force's attempts to unionize in order to improve wages and working conditions. The disastrous results were attributed partly to ethnic prejudice, partly...

Comprehensive teaching unit that explores the "second industrial revolution" and the mass production of consumer goods. This, in turn, caused an increase in the labor force and immigration. Learn how these changes brought about the start...

A several page article about the labor unrest in the steel industries in 1937. Find out about what the union activists were fighting for, martial law that was declared in Ohio, and the final results of the strike.