Celebrate The Centenary Of The Great "Bread And Roses" Strike In Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1912-Come to LAWRENCE in 2012!
In January 1912, Lawrence, Massachusetts mill workers launched a strike over a pay cut. Soon over 20,000 workers, mostly immigrants, were involved in a work stoppage that captured worldwide attention. Now known as the Bread & Roses Strike, it prompted an investigation by the US Congress into working conditions while national and international publicity helped lead to a win in March.
Today a broad-based group of organizations is planning a year-long series of events for 2012 to commemorate the strike and place it in the context of current community and labor struggles. Activities include: a Labor Day 2012 festival; an exhibit of Ralph Fasanella's art; a history conference; a year-long strike exhibit, and many others.
For information on planned events, how to get involved with us, and how to donate to our efforts visit:
www.breadandrosescentennial.org/
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