Today we acknowledge the remarkable work of labor movements! From guaranteeing fair wages for our work to protecting our health and safety in the workplace, labor organizers have fought hard to make sure we’re aren’t simply cogs in a corporate wheel.
To learn more about some of the Black labor organizers and activists, you can visit these sites:
A. Philip Randolph, co-founder of the first successful Black labor union: Bio from the AFL-CIO
Black Women in labor movements: An overview from OxfamAmerica
Honoring Black Labor Leaders: Center for Law and Social Policy
If you’re enjoying the day off or having fun at your last BBQ of the summer season, please take a moment of gratitude for those who have come before us and those who keep paving the way.
