The Haymarket Affair: Immigrant Workers and Labor Rights in Chicago

This chapter explores the historical context of Chicago in 1886, focusing on the labor unrest at the McCormick Harvester works factory and the push for an eight-hour workday. It delves into the events of the 1886 general strike in the United States, particularly highlighting the violent standoff at Haymarket Square, fear-mongering around immigration, and the biases of the time. The narrative includes the aftermath of the Haymarket riots, with insights into the fate of the accused individuals like Albert Parsons.