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PATERSON SILK STRIKE, 1913. The Paterson Silk Company management defies laws governing
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PATERSON SILK STRIKE, 1913. The Paterson Silk Company management defies laws governing
PATERSON SILK STRIKE, 1913.
The Paterson Silk Company management defies laws governing free speech, right of assembly, and child labor as well as the Wobbly leaders in this cartoon comment by Art Young, 1913, on the Paterson Silk strike
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1913 Art Young Assembly Capitalism Child Child Labor Company Flag Greed Labor Labor Union Liberated Manufacturer New Jersey Paterson Rebellion Silk Speech Striker Uncle Sam Working Class
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This powerful print captures the Paterson Silk Strike of 1913, a pivotal moment in American labor history. The image depicts the defiance of the Paterson Silk Company management against laws governing free speech, right of assembly, and child labor. It also highlights the resistance put up by Wobbly leaders during this tumultuous time. Created by Art Young in 1913, this thought-provoking cartoon serves as a commentary on the strike. It exposes the company's disregard for workers' rights and their exploitation of child labor. The flag symbolizes patriotism while being manipulated to serve capitalist greed at the expense of the working class. The Paterson Silk Strike was not just a rebellion against one manufacturer; it represented a larger struggle for justice and fair treatment within early American capitalism. Uncle Sam stands as an emblematic figure witnessing this battle between corporate power and worker liberation. This historical photograph reminds us of the sacrifices made by those who fought for better working conditions and paved the way for future labor unions. It serves as a reminder that even in times when laws are defied, unity among workers can bring about significant change.
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