In unions there is strength
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In unions there is strength
In unions there is strength!. Illustration shows a man labeled Employers Union and a man labeled Workingmans Union drinking a toast while sitting on the back of a man sprawled on the ground, clutching papers labeled Bribes and Broken Contracts, his hat nearby is labeled Walking Delegate. There are factories in the background. Date 1903 July 22. In unions there is strength!. Illustration shows a man labeled Employers Union and a man labeled Workingmans Union drinking a toast while sitting on the back of a man sprawled on the ground, clutching papers labeled Bribes and Broken Contracts, his hat nearby is labeled Walking Delegate. There are factories in the background. Date 1903 July 22
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In Unions There Is Strength
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: A Powerful and Provocative Turn-of-the-Century Cartoon This evocative and thought-provoking cartoon, titled "In Unions There Is Strength!", was published in Puck magazine on July 22, 1903. The image powerfully conveys the tensions and complexities of the labor movement at the turn of the twentieth century in the United States. The illustration depicts two men, one labeled "Employers Union" and the other "Workingman's Union," seated on the back of a man who lies sprawled on the ground. The man on the ground clutches papers labeled "Bribes" and "Broken Contracts," and his hat, nearby, bears the label "Walking Delegate." In the background, factories belch smoke, symbolizing the industrial landscape of the era. The Employers Union and the Workingman's Union raise their glasses in a toast, their faces expressing a sense of camaraderie and mutual understanding. However, the image is not without a hint of irony and critique. The Workingman's Union sits on the back of a man who represents the very issues the labor movement sought to address: corruption, exploitation, and broken promises. The cartoon's title, "In Unions There Is Strength!", is a rallying cry for labor solidarity and unity in the face of adversity. Yet, the image also raises questions about the true nature of that strength and the challenges that lay ahead for the labor movement. The cartoon is a poignant reminder of the complexities and nuances of labor history and the ongoing struggle for workers' rights. This and thought-provoking image is a valuable addition to any collection of labor history, social history, or American history. It offers a unique perspective on the labor movement at the turn of the twentieth century and the complexities of power dynamics in industrial America. This image is available for licensing through Mary Evans Picture Library, and is not to be used for commercial purposes without prior permission.
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