Black History Month 2021

Black Labor Leaders and unions formed and led by Black workers have shaped the labor movement for unions like CWG. To honor Black History Month this year, we compiled some resources for our members to learn more Black Labor History. This is no way an exhaustive account of Black Labor History. To submit a contribution to this resource, please email info@campaignworkersguild.org.

Black History Month: Four Influential Leaders In Labor History

African American Women Who Built a Labor Movement: The Untold History

“Premilla Nadasen of Barnard College joins the show to discuss her in-depth study of domestic work and organized labor in the early 20th century.”

teleSUR: The Black Labor Movement

“Contrary to how American history is usually told, black workers have always been integral to the nation's labor movement. Alliances between working class Americans of all backgrounds has long deemed threatening to the powers that be. The Global African host Bill Fletcher delves into this remarkable history of solidarity as well as the current state of the black worker with William Lucy, founding president of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists.” 

AFL-CIO Black History Month Daily Profiles

“This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country.”

Race and Labor: Let’s Talk About the Elephant in the Room

“In the Race and Labor workshop we’ve identified some best practices that affiliate unions are already doing, and brainstormed new practices to try.” Examples and action items included.