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Level 1 — Foundation
Learn the basics: what a steward does, your legal rights and protections, the structure of your union, and how to communicate effectively with members and management.
1886 — Haymarket Affair
Workers in Chicago rallied for an 8-hour workday. A bombing and subsequent trial became a turning point for the labor movement and led to the creation of May Day (International Workers' Day).
Step 1: Identify the Violation
Review your collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Identify which specific article or section was violated. Write down exactly what happened, when, where, and who was involved.
Right to Organize
Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), you have the legal right to form, join, or assist a labor union. Your employer cannot legally retaliate against you for organizing activities.
Strikes & Labor Actions
"It's a Win for Us" — Kellogg's Workers Strike Victory
Democracy Now! | December 23, 2021
Kevin Bradshaw, President of BCTGM Local 252G, discusses the strike victory on Democracy Now! after 1,400 workers won a 5-year deal eliminating the two-tier wage system. Workers at all four U.S. plants secured across-the-board raises and enhanced benefits after an 11-week strike.
Striking Kellogg's Workers Vow to Hold Out Despite Threats
Democracy Now! | December 14, 2021
Kevin Bradshaw speaks about the ongoing strike demands for equal pay and benefits as Kellogg's threatens to hire permanent replacements. He urged consumers to boycott Kellogg's products without the BCTGM union logo and praised President Biden's support.
Kellogg Locks Out Workers in Union-Busting Attempt
In These Times | 2013
In-depth coverage of the 2013 Kellogg's lockout of 220+ Memphis workers. Kevin Bradshaw compared it to the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike: 'It's a slap in the face, for everything that's happened in our city.' The NLRB later ruled the lockout illegal.
NLRB Reaffirms: Lockout of Memphis Kellogg Workers Was Illegal
BCTGM | May 14, 2015
The National Labor Relations Board reaffirmed that Kellogg's 2013 lockout of BCTGM Local 252G members in Memphis was illegal and ordered the company to make workers whole. A landmark victory for Local 252G and Kevin Bradshaw.
Memphis Kellogg's Workers Continue Strike
Memphis Flyer | 2021
The Memphis Flyer covers the ongoing 2021 Kellogg's strike with quotes from Kevin Bradshaw on the two-tier wage system: 'The difference is $13 an hour. Only thing we want — equal pay for equal work.'
Why Kellogg's Workers Are on Strike
Jacobin | October 2021
Jacobin magazine explores the root causes of the Kellogg's strike — two-tier wages, benefit cuts, and corporate greed. Features perspectives from Memphis workers including Kevin Bradshaw on the $13/hour pay gap between legacy and new hires.
The Kellogg's Strike in Memphis
Scalawag Magazine | November 2021
Scalawag Magazine covers the Memphis perspective of the national Kellogg's strike, with workers maintaining 24/7 picket lines and receiving community support from the NAACP, SCLC, and local rallies.
'This Contract Wasn't It' — Memphis Kellogg's Strikers on Rejecting an Agreement
MLK50 | December 7, 2021
MLK50 reports on Memphis Kellogg's workers rejecting the first tentative agreement, demonstrating their resolve to fight for a fair deal. Workers ultimately won a stronger contract days later.
Victorious Kellogg's Workers End Two-Tier System, Prevent Plant Closures
Liberation News | December 2021
Liberation News covers the Kellogg's strike victory, highlighting how workers eliminated the permanent two-tier wage system and secured protections against plant closures through 2026.
Making History: The 2023 UAW Stand-Up Strike
YouTube / City Works | December 4, 2023
City Works host Laura Flanders interviews UAW Local 259 President Brian Schneck and Labor Notes journalist Jane Slaughter about the historic Stand-Up Strike strategy against Ford, GM, and Stellantis. 46 days, 25%+ wage hikes, and a new playbook for labor.
UAW Wins Historic Vote at Volkswagen Chattanooga
Labor 411 | April 2024
Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee voted 73% to join the UAW on April 19, 2024 — the first successful union vote at a foreign-owned automaker in the South. UAW President Shawn Fain: 'Workers are fed up... This gives workers everywhere else the indication that it's OK.'
The Stand-Up Strike: A Turning Point in Labor History
New Labor Forum / CUNY | February 2024
New Labor Forum analyzes how the 2023 UAW Stand-Up Strike fundamentally changed labor strategy — starting with targeted plants, then escalating to build leverage. The result: 25%+ raises, COLA restored, and a path to organize the South.
Amazon Workers in Staten Island Clinch Historic Victory
Labor Notes | April 2022
Amazon Labor Union led by Chris Smalls won the first-ever union vote at a U.S. Amazon warehouse on April 1, 2022. 2,654 workers voted yes at the JFK8 fulfillment center in Staten Island. Smalls quipped: 'We want to thank Jeff Bezos for going to space, because when he was up there, we were signing people up.'
"Union" — Amazon Labor Union Documentary
Jacobin | March 2024
Jacobin reviews the documentary 'Union' covering the Amazon Labor Union campaign at Staten Island — the tense moments, the arrests, the worker-to-worker organizing, and the historic victory celebration. A must-watch for anyone interested in modern labor organizing.
The Big 3 Buckled as Stand-Up Strike Spread
Labor Notes | October 2023
Labor Notes breaks down how the UAW Stand-Up Strike expanded from 3 plants to all Big Three automakers — targeting their most profitable assembly plants to maximize pressure. The strategy forced historic concessions without exhausting the strike fund.
How the UAW Strike Changed Everything
The Nation | 2023
The Nation examines the UAW's victory strategy and why it represents a turning point for the entire American labor movement. The Stand-Up Strike model has inspired organizing campaigns across industries.
Starbucks Baristas Strike Ahead of Holidays
ABC News | December 2025
ABC News covers the Starbucks Workers United five-day strike in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle as baristas fight for fair wages and union contracts.
AFL-CIO: 2025 in Review — Working People Tested Like Never Before
YouTube / AFL-CIO | January 2026
The AFL-CIO reviews the major labor stories of 2025 — from the Boeing machinists strike to Starbucks organizing to historic actions nationwide. 'Working people have been tested like never before.'
Tools & Resources
AFL-CIO Strike Map — Live Tracker
AFL-CIO | Updated Live
The AFL-CIO's official interactive strike map shows every active strike and labor action happening across the United States in real time. A crucial tool for workers and organizers.
Cornell ILR Labor Action Tracker
Cornell ILR | Updated Live
Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations maintains a comprehensive tracker of all labor actions in the United States, including strikes, lockouts, and protests. Updated in real time.
Education & History
At the River I Stand — Memphis Sanitation Strike Documentary
YouTube / Documentary | 1968 (Documentary)
The definitive 58-minute documentary on the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike. Features stirring historical footage of the 'I AM A MAN' marches, community mobilization, and Dr. King's involvement. Essential viewing for understanding how civil rights and labor rights are connected.
AFL-CIO: Key Events in Labor History
AFL-CIO | Reference
The AFL-CIO's comprehensive timeline of the most important events in American labor history, from the founding of the first unions to modern organizing victories.
2025 in Review: Stark Battle Lines, Big Potential
Labor Notes | December 2025
Labor Notes reviews the major labor stories of 2025 — from the Boeing machinists strike to Starbucks organizing to the largest UC strike in history.
