Solidarity Forever
Song. By Ralph Chaplin. 1915.
One of the most popular labor songs.
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One of the most popular labor songs.
Theme: Organizing
Organizing
Have You Been to Jail for Justice?
Song. By Anne Feeney.
A classic American protest song sung by Peter, Paul & Mary.
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A classic American protest song sung by Peter, Paul & Mary.
This Land is Your Land
Song. By Woodie Guthrie. Recorded in 1940.
Classic folk song written as a response to Irving Berlin's "God Bless America."
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Classic folk song written as a response to Irving Berlin's "God Bless America."
Clic, Clac, Muu Vacas Escritoras
Picture book. By Doreen Cronin. Illustrated by Betsy Lewin. 2001. 32 pages.
A barnyard struggle where the cows go on strike and the farmer is forced to negotiate.
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A barnyard struggle where the cows go on strike and the farmer is forced to negotiate.
Union Songs
Digital collection. Developed by Mark Gregory. Over 700 union songs in an easy to search and regularly updated online collection with lyrics and audio.
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The Labor Movement
Poster. By Ricardo Levins Morales.
Poster describes the positive impact of the labor movement.
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Poster describes the positive impact of the labor movement.
Grandpa’s Corner Store
Picture book. By DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan. 2000. 40 pages.
A children's book about the benefits of a neighborhood store versus a big box store and how a community can rally to support a local business.
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A children's book about the benefits of a neighborhood store versus a big box store and how a community can rally to support a local business.
Journey of Dreams
Book — Fiction. By Marge Pellegrino. 2009. 250 pages.
Historical fiction for young adult readers about the experience of Central American refugees and the long journey north.
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Historical fiction for young adult readers about the experience of Central American refugees and the long journey north.
Union Makes Us Strong
Song. By David Rovics. 2010.
The benefits of a union told through historic examples in a ballad.
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The benefits of a union told through historic examples in a ballad.
Students on Strike: Jim Crow, Civil Rights, Brown, and Me
Book — Non-fiction. By John A. Stokes with Lois Wolfe. 2007. 128 pages.
First person description of the student led movement to desegregate schools in Prince Edward County.
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First person description of the student led movement to desegregate schools in Prince Edward County.
10,000 Black Men Named George
Film. By Robert Townsend. 2002. 89 minutes.
Docudrama about A. Philip Randolph and the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first Black labor union in the United States.
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Docudrama about A. Philip Randolph and the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first Black labor union in the United States.
“Workers of the World, Awaken!” by Joe Hill
Song. By Joe Hill. 1910.
A classic labor song, reaching out to workers to around the world.
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A classic labor song, reaching out to workers to around the world.
Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin
Film. Produced by Nancy Kates and Bennett Singer. 2002. 83 minutes.
Documentary about the life of peace, labor, and civil rights activist Bayard Rustin.
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Documentary about the life of peace, labor, and civil rights activist Bayard Rustin.
Made in L.A.
Film. By Almudena Carracedo and Robert Bahar. 2007. 70 minutes.
Emmy award-winning feature documentary follows the story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles sweatshops on an odyssey to win basic labor protections from a clothing retailer.
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Emmy award-winning feature documentary follows the story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles sweatshops on an odyssey to win basic labor protections from a clothing retailer.
Beyond the Fields: Cesar Chavez, the UFW, and the Struggle for Justice in the 21st Century
Book — Non-fiction. By Randy Shaw. 2010. 347 pages.
The impact of the United Farm Workers (UFW) on organizing and labor today.
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The impact of the United Farm Workers (UFW) on organizing and labor today.
Firebrands: Portraits from the Americas
Book — Non-fiction. By Shaun Slifer and Bec Young. 2010. 192 pages.
Images and short bios of 78 activists from throughout U.S. history and the Americas. For middle school to adult.
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Images and short bios of 78 activists from throughout U.S. history and the Americas. For middle school to adult.
Battle of Blair Mountain
Song. By David Rovics. 2003.
Ballad about the West Virginia Coal Mine War of 1920-1921.
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Ballad about the West Virginia Coal Mine War of 1920-1921.
Vicky Starr: “Back of the Yards”
Film clip. Voices of a People's History.
Dramatic reading of Vicky Star's "Back of the Yards" by Christina Kirk.
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Dramatic reading of Vicky Star's "Back of the Yards" by Christina Kirk.
Stenciling Dissent: A Student Project Draws on the Language of the Streets
Teaching Activity. By Andrew Reed. Rethinking Schools. 5 pages.
Teaching activity connects students to history of art as a means of protest and gives them opportunity and skills to create their own stencil with a powerful message.
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Teaching activity connects students to history of art as a means of protest and gives them opportunity and skills to create their own stencil with a powerful message.
Which Side Are You On?: The Story of a Song
Picture book. By George Ella Lyon. Artwork by Christopher Cardinale. 2011. 40 pages.
This children's book tells the story of a classic union song written in 1931 and the harsh conditions under which it was written.
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This children's book tells the story of a classic union song written in 1931 and the harsh conditions under which it was written.
Disability History Week
Film. From Y.O. Disabled and Proud. 2010. 6 minutes.
Youth at the 2010 Youth Organizing! Disabled and Proud Disability History Campaign Summit YO! explain why they believe disability history should be taught in schools.
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Youth at the 2010 Youth Organizing! Disabled and Proud Disability History Campaign Summit YO! explain why they believe disability history should be taught in schools.
Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock
Film. Directed by Sharon LaCruise. 2011. 54 minutes.
Documentary on the life of Daisy Bates, best know for her role with the Little Rock Nine.
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Documentary on the life of Daisy Bates, best know for her role with the Little Rock Nine.
Parent Power
Film. Produced by the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. 2011. 35 minutes.
A documentary about parents in the Bronx who organized to bring high-quality education to their neighborhood.
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A documentary about parents in the Bronx who organized to bring high-quality education to their neighborhood.
Precious Knowledge
Film. Directed by Ari Luis Palos and produced by Eren Isabel McGinnis. 2011. 70 minutes.
High school seniors become community leaders in Tucson's embattled Ethnic Studies classes while state lawmakers attempt to eliminate the program.
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High school seniors become community leaders in Tucson's embattled Ethnic Studies classes while state lawmakers attempt to eliminate the program.
Bread & Roses: Mills, Migrants, and the Struggle for the American Dream
Book — Non-fiction. By Bruce Watson. 2006. 352 pages.
The riveting story of one of the most remarkable strikes in U.S. history.
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The riveting story of one of the most remarkable strikes in U.S. history.