On September 3, 1891, cotton pickers in the United States, particularly in the South, organized a union and went on strike. This marked a significant moment in the labor movement, as workers, many of whom were African American, began advocating for better wages, working conditions, and fair treatment. The strike was part of a broader effort to improve conditions for agricultural workers, who were often subjected to grueling hours, poor pay, and harsh working conditions.
It is seen as an important early step in the long history of labor organizing in the agricultural sector, though the movement faced significant resistance, especially from landowners and the broader economic system of the time.
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