A Milwaukee worker recalls the labor movement's early years.

The Union Badge: Story of a Worker's Family


In this brief memoir, Milwaukee machinist Julius Perry recalls the mid-19th century union activities of his father, and his own participation in strikes and labor actions during the 1880's.


Related Topics: The Progressive Era
The Birth of the Labor Movement
Creator: Stephen, Jessie
Pub Data: Milwaukee Leader, May 24, 1930
Citation: Stephen, Jessie. "The Union Badge: Story of a Worker's Family." Milwaukee Leader, May 24, 1930. Online facsimile at:  http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=941; Visited on: 4/26/2024