Labor History
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William Dudley Haywood, known as “Big Bill,” was a pivotal figure in American labor history. His advocacy for workers’ rights led to the founding of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). Haywood faced legal challenges due to his militant stance and eventually sought exile in Soviet Russia, where he continued to support labor movements…
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The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) emerged as a powerful labor force between 1930 and 1945, largely due to the contributions of radical organizers and leftists, often disparaged yet pivotal in rallying unorganized workers. Their audacious tactics and commitment fostered significant gains in union representation amidst hostility from traditional labor leaders and the state.
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