The Year in Class Struggle
Labor is going into a new decade weaker than it’s been in nearly a century. But the year was a promising one for those looking for sparks from the US working class — and hoping the new decade can stoke those sparks into a flame.
Striking Chicago public school teachers and their supporters rally in Union Park before marching through the streets on October 21, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Scott Olson / Getty Images)
The year 2018 could have been a tough act to follow. It’s not every year that a grassroots movement of teachers captures the nation’s attention.
But workers across the country rose to the occasion, making 2019 one of the most exciting years for the labor movement in recent memory.
Teachers Kept at It
In terms of the number of workers who went on strike, 2019 is on pace to match 2018.
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