May Day: The Historic Battle for Work Day Rights

The Facts -

  • The Human Rights and Diversity Commission and the Teamsters History Project are launching monthly history programs.
  • The programs will offer insights into Black, Women’s, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+ histories within the labor movement.
  • The sessions will be conducted via Zoom and require registration; they encourage participation from all interested parties.


Teamsters History Project: Human Rights and Diversity Commission offers free online programs

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The Human Rights and Diversity Commission teams up with the Teamsters History Project to present a series of online history programs. These sessions explore the diverse aspects of the Teamsters union, the labor movement, and their impact on Black, Women’s, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+ histories.

The programs are presented via Zoom and are open to all, lasting for approximately 90 minutes. Registration is required to receive the session link. The Commission encourages sharing this announcement with anyone interested, extending the invitation beyond Teamsters members to the broader community.

Sunday, May 19, 2024 1:00pm-2:30pm EST

This session will be led by Barry Eidlin, an Associate Professor of Sociology at McGill University.

To register for this program, click here.

For general series information or inquiries, contact Loren Fortune at lfortune@teamster.org.


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