PBS
Pbs: History Detectives: The Early Labor Movement
Brief summary of the early labor movement and the role that labor unions played.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Revolutionary Achievement: Yeomen and Artisans
Perhaps the most revolutionary result of the American Revolution was the rise in importance in politics of the moderately wealthy artisans and yeomen. Read about why this was such an amazing change in the make-up of those involved in...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers, master organizer, had a vision of a national union that would have economic clout, but would steer clear of politics. Read about his organization of skilled workers in craft unions under the banner of the American...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The Middle Ages: Forming Town Governments
Briefly describes the advent of town councils in the Middle Ages.