The Impact of Jim Crow Laws on Southern Labor Relations

This chapter explores the historical challenges faced by black and white workers in trying to unionize in the South, highlighting violent backlash, racial barriers, and the opposition of white Southern elites. It discusses the role of racism in shaping the formation and growth of labor unions in America, touching on the cooperation between Southern white workers and elites to keep unions out of the region. The chapter also delves into the complex relationship between the civil rights movement and organized labor in the South, noting moments of support and cooperation amidst overall strained dynamics.