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American Workers Are Rising Up Again. Will This New Energy Lead to Lasting Change? | Retro ReportRenewed interest in unionizing is energizing the American labor movement

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Looking at LaborIn this lesson, students will examine the many kinds of work that people do, and discuss why certain jobs are better paid and often more respected than others. The class will then discuss and decide if such assessments are valid.

Labor MattersDraw on your students' prior knowledge to help them understand the importance of the labor movement.

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WORK, WORKERS, & THE US LABOR MOVEMENT_ Unit Plan for 5th Grade Social Studies _ Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility.pdf

Labor Unions and Working Conditions: United We Stand | Classroom Materials at the Library of Congress | Library of Congress Jump to: Preparation Procedure Evaluation Think about your work environment…are you allowed to rest periodically? Do you earn a decent wage? Can you voice your concerns without losing your job? There was a time when workers in the United States did not have basic rights such as a minimum wage or time for a break.

The Fight for Labor Rights | PBS LearningMedia Explore the ongoing fight for workers’ rights in the United States with these videos and lesson plans. Learn about the rise and fall of labor unions, the origin of the 40-hour work week, the history of the farm labor movement, and more! Encourage your students to create community projects to raise awareness about labor rights and other social movements, including the civil rights movement, feminist movement, and environmentalist movement.

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