Category: Social Movements & Services, Civic & political activity, Labor unions
Item 36266
Isaac Hodsdon Bangor Mechanic membership, 1828
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1828-12-02 Location: Bangor Media: Ink on paper
Item 19458
Granite Cutters' National Union Badge, Frankfort, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Maine Granite Industry Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Frankfort Media: Metal and cloth
Exhibit
Throughout the history of the state, residents have protested, on paper or in the streets, to increase rights for various groups, to effect social change, to prevent social change, or to let their feelings be known about important issues.
Story
Being a woman Union member was a challenge in the paper mill
by Cindy Bennett
I worked in the paper mills and for the Union during the 1987 strike.
Story
I work as a Journeyman Mechanic, or Millwright at Catalyst
by Linda Deane
Working on a paper machine and as a Millwright can be challenging as a woman and a Union Rep.
