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Apr 19, 2013 · Here are 10 of the best songs written about workers or the union movement, in no particular order.
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- Adam Carter
Songs of the American labor movement over the 20th century called for just wages, dignity, and a fair shake. They voiced grievances, affirmed the value of the worker to society, and expressed hope for life in a more just world.
Dec 13, 2010 · Using Songs to Teach Labor History. The American labor movement has a long and rich heritage of song. Like hymns and patriotic songs, union songs are songs with a message. Thousands have been written by union members and others over the years.
Solidarity Now: Workers, Union & Protest Songs · Playlist · 69 songs · 4.5K likes.
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. Themes: Art & Music, Labor, Organizing. Visit website. The lyrics and audio for more than 748 songs and poems.
" Solidarity Forever ", written by Ralph Chaplin in 1915, is a popular trade union anthem. It is sung to the tune of "John Brown's Body" and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". Although it was written as a song for the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), other union movements, such as the AFL–CIO, have adopted the song as their own.
Sep 1, 2013 · Many classic American labor songs came from workers in the coal mines of the South. Mine owners bitterly opposed unions. In some cases, there was open war between labor activists and coal...
