Striking mill workers in Lawrence, Mass., carried placards in 1912 saying, "We Want Bread and Roses Too." It's not enough for working people to feed our bodies with bread—we also have to nourish our hearts and spirits with art.
America's union movement has a rich culture all its own, telling the story of working families in art, photography, theater, fiction, films and more.
Enjoy these celebrations of the culture and history of America at work.
- History
A moving photo essay, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Web resources on labor history, a challenging quiz and links to labor educators.
- Art
Powerful online exhibits. Experience a virtual visit to our current exhibit, Working Class Heroes: A Selection of Film Posters and Stills. Engage in Chicana Art and Experience: Mujeres con Garbo. Witness a child's-eye view of the Los Angeles janitors' strike with ¡Sí, Se Puede!. Enjoy the aesthetic of industrial landscapes with the art of Janos Enyedi. Celebrate the vision of Jacob Lawrence—and more.
- Reviews
Read mini-reviews of books, films and plays that shaped the lives and activism of Alexis Herman, Nelson Lichtenstein, Barbara Ehrenreich, Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), Harry Belafonte, Professor Arthur B. Shostak, Grace Chang, Martin Duberman, Homer Hickam and Anne Lewis