1921-22: Kansas Miners Strike and Women's March
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 18 2017 19:12
In 1921 strikes were effectively illegal in the state of Kansas due a state arbitration system (the Industrial Court). In response the Kansas miners struck, the strike nearly failed due to actions of their own Union leadership, but rallied when the women of the mining community began their own campaign.
Agitation the greatest factor for progress - Mother Jones
An extract from a speech by Mother Jones about the importance of agitation and the uselessness of voting, in combating the abuses of capitalist industry.
The autobiography of Mother Jones
Submitted by Reddebrek on Feb 17 2014 01:46
The autobiography of Mary Harris Jones, more commonly known as Mother Jones. The "most dangerous woman in America" and a committed organizer for several unions including the Knights of Labor and the IWW. She was also active in the fight to end child labour and organise every mine.
Civilization in Southern Mills
An article by Mother Jones on the working conditions of the South.
