About the Series
History@Work is an occasional series inviting scholars, writers, advocates, and activists to address compelling contemporary labor questions within historical context.
Fall 2021 Events
Worker's Power and the Politics of Narrative
November 3, 2021 | 6:30 p.m. | Geddes Hall, Andrews Auditorium
This talk looks at the ways worker activists in Racine, Wisconsin, used their knowledge of local history and past labor struggles to craft a narrative that kept working-class politics at the center of debates around economic and social issues in the city from WWII to the 1980s. Using public rallies, strike activities, and media appearances, workers took each opportunity to highlight the vital role of working people to the welfare and economic success of Racine.
Cosponsors for this event include the Department of History, American Studies, Africana Studies, and the Initiative on Race and Resilience.
Stay tuned for news of additional events in the History@Work series during the 2021–22 academic year. In the meantime, check out our archive of prior speakers.
