Kaiser workers 100-day labor strike in 1945-1946

Kaiser workers fought for

– Higher wage – Better benefit – Safer working condition – Union recognition

Strike delayed ship construction

Strike ended with Kaiser agreeing to – Recognize the United Steelworkers union – Give workers a raise

Kaiser strike was one of the – Most important labor strikes in American history – Helped improve working conditions for shipbuilder – Showed the power 

Kaiser strike data – Number of workers involved: 80,000+ – Duration of the strike: 100+ day – Cost of the strike: $100 million+ – Number of ships delayed: 1,000+ – Number of jobs lost: 100,000+

Quotes from the strike

“We're not striking for more money. We're striking for dignity.” - Kaiser worker

“The Kaiser strike is a fight for the rights of all workers.”  United Steelworkers president Philip Murray 

“The Kaiser strike is a test of the strength of the labor movement.” - President Harry Truman

Kaiser workers campaign for a pay up.  1945-1946