Labor Library

108 min

The story of Bayard Rustin — the brilliant, openly gay Black strategist who organized the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Stars Colman Domingo. Shows how Rustin connected civil rights and labor rights as one fight. The man the Rustin Institute is named for.

110 min

Oscar-winning documentary about a Chinese-owned factory in Ohio where cultures clash and workers fight for union representation. Shows the modern struggle to organize.

103 min

Academy Award-winning film about Kentucky coal miners striking for fair wages and safe working conditions. Raw, powerful, and unforgettable. One of the greatest labor films ever made.

126 min

Italian masterpiece about textile workers in Turin who go on strike for shorter hours. Beautifully shows how ordinary people become activists when pushed too far.

112 min

Wild, surreal dark comedy about a Black telemarketer in Oakland who discovers the dark side of corporate America — and the power of a union. Unlike anything you've seen.

87 min

Narrated by Danny Glover. The true story of Smithfield Foods pork factory workers in North Carolina who fought 16 YEARS to win their union. Shows what real persistence looks like.

52 min

Brand new documentary on the current wave of workers unionizing across America — from Starbucks to Amazon. Shows income inequality, anti-union tactics, and workers fighting back RIGHT NOW.

48 min

Three women who organized workers during the Great Depression tell their stories. Sit-down strikes, picket lines, red-baiting, and the birth of the CIO. Living history from the people who made it.

89 min

The story of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) — the most radical union in American history. 'One Big Union' for ALL workers regardless of race, skill, or gender. Still inspiring today.

105 min

Real-time documentary following Amazon workers at JFK8 in Staten Island as they organize the first-ever Amazon union. History happening in real time.

109 min

Comedy classic about three women who take revenge on their terrible boss. While funny, it's actually about workplace sexual harassment, equal pay, and organizing for change.

110 min

Two Mexican immigrant sisters working as janitors in LA join the Justice for Janitors movement. Directed by Ken Loach. Shows the intersection of immigration and labor.

101 min

Classic American musical starring Doris Day about garment workers demanding a 7.5 cent raise. Gets the union dynamic right — includes a strike, grievance committee, and negotiations.