This contract between American Woolen Mills & Textile Workers Union of America C.I.O. covers textile workers in at least 21 mills in the New England area. It guarantees a minimum wage of $1.05 an hour, the equivalent of $10.83 in 2017 wages.
A blog archiving the history of struggle-based, rank-and-file led, militant trade unions through pamphlets, photos & other union ephemera. This blog focuses on C.I.O. unions (1935-1955), and the American "Left's" involvement in social movements. An injury to one is an injury to all!