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Black History Month: ‘Celebrating Seven Predominantly Black Labor Unions & Their Lasting Impact’

Published Tuesday, February 24, 2026

by Labor News Story To The Anxious Adult Via MSN.com

Black History Month: ‘Celebrating Seven Predominantly Black Labor Unions & Their Lasting Impact’

Arnel Larracas at the Anxious Adult reports that throughout U.S. History, African-American Workers organized Labor Unions to fight discrimination, improve working conditions and secure fair wages. These Unions not only advanced the rights of their Members - but also influenced broader Labor policies and Civil Rights Movements. From the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters to lesser-known regional associations, their efforts strengthened communities and challenged systemic inequality. Drawing on resources from the Library of Congress, the National Archives and Labor History Institutions, here are seven predominantly Black Labor Unions that left a lasting mark on American Labor Rights…

To Continue Reading This Labor News Report, Go To: 7 Predominantly Black Labor Unions and Their Lasting Impact

Photo Courtesy Of The Library Of Congress Via Anxious Adult.

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