100-year Anniversary of the Battle of Blair Mountain

The 100-year anniversary of the Battle of Blair Mountain, the passing of the PRO Act in the House of Representatives and the impending Labor Day are all reminders of the ongoing and critical fight for worker power.  

https://www.epi.org/blog/a-century-after-the-battle-of-blair-mountain-protecting-workers-right-to-organize-has-never-been-more-important/ 

To listen to the Smithsonian’s recent podcast on the Battle of Blair Mountain: https://www.si.edu/sidedoor/battle-blair-mountain 

Post written by Janelle M. Pham, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Oglethorpe University, Chair, Membership and Outreach Committee

Posted by Zaina Shams - Thursday, 09/02/2021, 03:35 PM - Comments - Category: Member News