For Jobs and Freedom

For Jobs and Freedom: Race and Labor in America since 1865 explores the ongoing struggle of African Americans to achieve equal rights in the workplace and the response of organized labor. Award-winning historian Robert H. Zieger details the efforts and leadership that have shaped the fight against workplace discrimination, highlighting key milestones such as the formation of the first Black union and the rise of the Congress of Industrial Organizations. This comprehensive account offers valuable insights into the historical roots of race and labor relations in the United States, underscoring both progress and ongoing challenges.