Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In 1934, unions weren’t protected—they were prosecuted. Organizing was treated as conspiracy, picketing as violence, and “open shop” laws claimed freedom while shutting unions out entirely. This is how the legal system stacked the deck against workers.
In 1934, unions weren’t protected—they were prosecuted. Organizing was treated as conspiracy, picketing as violence, and “open shop” laws claimed freedom while shutting unions out entirely. This is how the legal system stacked the deck against workers.










