Description:
NOTE: Date and time have changed to Thursday, December 12 from 1-3 pm CST.
From the meatpacking plants of southern Minnesota to the iron mines of the Mesabi Range, immigrant workers have been central to Minnesota's economy and, especially, to the development of our state's labor movement. In the mid-19th century, Irish, German, and Swedish immigrants built and ran our railroads, and they labored in the processing plants and factories that turned raw materials into finished products. In the early 20th century, Finnish, Slavic, and Mexican immigrants provided the labor that fueled the next stages of the industrial revolution. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Asian, Central American, and African immigrants became the core of our healthcare, retail, and service industries. In all these instances, when confronted with low pay, disrespectful treatment, and difficult working conditions, they organized together, drawing on their collective values, and made their lives better.
Bring to Class:
Location:
Online via Zoom, link will be sent via email prior to the class
Registration Cutoff Date:
Dates & Times:
12/12/2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM
