Organized Labor In The Great Depression and the Lessons For Today - Public Meeting
Saturday, April 4th, 2009
Organized Labor In The Great Depression and the Lessons For Today
Panel Discussion - Free and Open to the Public
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
7:00 pm - Quincy, MA
Thomas Crane Library - Main Meeting Room
(40 Washington St. - Near Quincy Center T stop)
In 1930, shortly after the beginning of the Great Depression, the New York Times declared the labor movement “dead” – they were dead wrong.
The 1930’s saw the rise of the largest and most militant labor movement in US history. This movement secured major gains for the working class such as the Social Security Act, the 40 hour work week, child labor restrictions and laws granting union recognition.
As we enter the most severe economic crisis since the Great Depression, it is important for working people to understand our history of struggle so that we can have a future. Please join us for this discussion.
STEVE EARLY
Labor journalist and lawyer who has aided union organizing, bargaining and strike activity since the mid-70’s.
NICK GIANNONE
Member of boilermaker local 29 (speaking in a personal capacity), Weymouth resident and member of Socialist Alternative.
