Documenting Labor Inside and Out
Solidarity
National and International Solidarity
Labor solidarity is not limited by geographical proximity. It can
extend regionally, nationally, and internationally. The records of local labor
organizations often document the organization's involvement in these larger struggles,
putting a local face on these issues.
During the 1980s and 1990s, two prominent examples
of solidarity including broad segments of the labor movement are the table grape boycott
called for by the United Farm Workers and the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.
Many labor organizations in the Capital District gave their support to both causes.
As with local shows of solidarity, support for national or international labor causes can come in many forms, from monetary support, actively supporting boycotts, and taking part in protests and demonstrations. And the records of such actions help to document local labor organizations' involvement in broader labor issues.
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