Labor History Aficionado Gifts

Miners

'I think I'll stay in and try to catch up on my reading.'

Congratulations Strike Over!

'It is a big day! Ten years ago, yout dad joined the union!'

"I'm a common dolphin, I swim the west coast of Scotland foraging for fish and squid."

"Leave it to humans - making robotics do the striking."

Labor Day '19

From Hunter-Gatherer to Influencer: The Evolution of the Dignity of Labor

'Walter isn't truly happy unless he's bombing some country.'

The American Nightmare.

'How can the employees accuse me of running a sweatshop? Don't I let them go home after midnight?'

"To show you how committed the company is to ending this strike, we are moving operations to Mexico."

'In grandfather's day, the government didn't coddle workers, and we got along just great.'

"Watch out for Donlan. He came back from Tokyo with a black belt in collective bargaining."

"We're striking for minimum levels of service."

D-Day landings of walking fish.

'Employee benefits? Sure, here you are!'

Maternity Ward "Just call me the Secretary of Labor."

The Verdict Is Union Yes!

Thaddeus was a noble, well respected horse, who was known for his loyalty and never asking 'Are We There Yet?'"

Santa Confronts the Industrial Age.

"I see that you worked as a forklift operator in India."

Donald Rumsfeld

'In other news, Tweedledumistan today invaded Tweedledeeistan....'

Unison plans strikes

'Thanks to crooked bankers and their politician allies, we're collective bargaining for LOWER wages and FEWER benefits!'

"And I got this one for not needing to Google the name of the country we invaded."

A little-known historical fact: The 100 Years' War was actually triggered by a wedgie.

USA Slavery

'And finally, on these wage demands I give no quarter; a dime is my last offer.'

'I'm Dorothy, and I'm your OZ union organizer!'

'We've been given three months notice backdated twelve weeks.'

Right to work legislation strangles the unions.

The Labour Question.

'Your Majesty, your Majesty: The workers are discussing the possibility of forming a Trade Union!'