The Newsboy Strike of 1899: A Fight for Fair Wages

This chapter explores the historical backdrop of the Newsboy Strike of 1899, focusing on the diverse group of young paper delivery boys who organized for better wages amidst harsh economic realities. It highlights the challenging conditions they faced, contrasting the romanticized perception of their lives with the grueling daily struggles of selling newspapers. Additionally, the chapter addresses the broader impacts of the strike within the labor movements of the late 1800s and its significance in labor history.