Striking Telephone Company Workers 1905-1915 Real Photo Postcard
A labor strike is depicted, likely targeting the Home Telephone Co., as indicated by visible picket signs accusing the company of being "UNFAIR To Organized Labor." The protestors demand "Overtime Double Time," an end to "Fine Skip Conditions," and "No Discrimination Against Strikers," reflecting common grievances related to wages, punitive work rules, and anti-union practices of the era.
This scene exemplifies the significant labor unrest prevalent in the United States during the early 20th century. Workers in burgeoning industries, including utility companies like telephone providers, increasingly organized to demand fair wages, reasonable working conditions, and recognition of their collective bargaining rights, contributing to a pivotal period in American labor history.
This scene exemplifies the significant labor unrest prevalent in the United States during the early 20th century. Workers in burgeoning industries, including utility companies like telephone providers, increasingly organized to demand fair wages, reasonable working conditions, and recognition of their collective bargaining rights, contributing to a pivotal period in American labor history.
