The industrial revolution stands out as a time of great prosperity and expansion as America entered the modern era. But what were the pitfalls of such rapid growth and who turned out to be the ...

The Industrial Revolution introduced new machines, new industries and new jobs...even for children. Before the Industrial Revolution craftspeople made things in their own homes or in small workshops.

The first half of the 19th century was a time of great change. Industrialization brought new opportunities for employment, changing ideas of work, and economic cycles of boom and bust. During this ...

Before the Industrial Revolution, making textiles was a slow process carried out by people using simple equipment, mostly in their own homes. By the end of the Industrial Revolution, the ...

The picket lines are picking up steam in 2023. From Hollywood to auto factories, hotels to hospitals, this year has seen a resurgence in strikes. While every strike has had unique goals, there is ...

At the turn of the twentieth century, the idea of an organization that could represent all workers — and end major corporations' corruption and exploitation of labor — came to life.

Inflation woes and increased bargaining power have created a perfect storm of conditions for workers, who have joined picket lines in increasing numbers since the pandemic began. That's according ...