Labor Jawn

1936 Berkshire Knitting Mill Strike


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By 1936, Berkshire Knitting Mills was one of the largest hosiery manufacturers in the world, and the American Federation of Hosiery Workers knew that if they could organize it, they could apply pressure to the entire industry and secure safety, wages, and the 40 hour week for thousands of workers.

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Labor JawnBy Gabe Christy and Young Sam James