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🧵The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) was a significant labor union in the United States, primarily representing Black American porters who worked on railroad sleeping cars. (cont)
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🧵The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) was a significant labor union in the United States, primarily representing Black American porters who worked on railroad sleeping cars. (cont)
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🧵The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) was a significant labor union in the United States, primarily representing Black American porters who worked on railroad sleeping cars. (cont)
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🧵The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) was a significant labor union in the United States, primarily representing Black American porters who worked on railroad sleeping cars. (cont)
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the BSCP faced significant challenges, including resistance from the Pullman Company and the broader labor movement, which was often dominated by White workers. Despite these obstacles, the union grew in membership and influence. The BSCP became affiliated with the (cont)
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the BSCP faced significant challenges, including resistance from the Pullman Company and the broader labor movement, which was often dominated by White workers. Despite these obstacles, the union grew in membership and influence. The BSCP became affiliated with the (cont)
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The strike ultimately led to negotiations with the Pullman Company, resulting in a collective bargaining agreement in 1944 that improved wages and working conditions for porters. This agreement marked a significant victory for the BSCP and set a precedent for other labor (cont)
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The strike ultimately led to negotiations with the Pullman Company, resulting in a collective bargaining agreement in 1944 that improved wages and working conditions for porters. This agreement marked a significant victory for the BSCP and set a precedent for other labor (cont)
unions. The BSCP played a crucial role in the civil rights movement, advocating not only for labor rights but also for racial equality. The union's leadership, particularly Randolph, was instrumental in organizing the March on Washington for Jobs (cont)
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unions. The BSCP played a crucial role in the civil rights movement, advocating not only for labor rights but also for racial equality. The union's leadership, particularly Randolph, was instrumental in organizing the March on Washington for Jobs (cont)
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Its history is intertwined with the broader struggle for civil rights and labor rights in the early to mid-20th century.
The BSCP was founded in 1925 by A. Philip Randolph (below) and other Black American porters. At that time, porters were often subjected to harsh working (cont)
The BSCP was founded in 1925 by A. Philip Randolph (below) and other Black American porters. At that time, porters were often subjected to harsh working (cont)
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Its history is intertwined with the broader struggle for civil rights and labor rights in the early to mid-20th century.
The BSCP was founded in 1925 by A. Philip Randolph (below) and other Black American porters. At that time, porters were often subjected to harsh working (cont)
The BSCP was founded in 1925 by A. Philip Randolph (below) and other Black American porters. At that time, porters were often subjected to harsh working (cont)
This year's Black History Month theme is African Americans & Labor, so let's talk about the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP)!
2025 marks the 100 yrs since the founding of BSCP, the first predominantly Black union to be recognized by the American Federation of Labor 🧵
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This year's Black History Month theme is African Americans & Labor, so let's talk about the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP)!
2025 marks the 100 yrs since the founding of BSCP, the first predominantly Black union to be recognized by the American Federation of Labor 🧵
2025 marks the 100 yrs since the founding of BSCP, the first predominantly Black union to be recognized by the American Federation of Labor 🧵
Pullman Porters were not well paid, especially before the creation of the BSCP helped invigorate organized negotiation over wages and working conditions. They paid their own expenses from meager wages, and relied on tips to get by. They were also expected to be servile and essentially anonymous.
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Pullman Porters were not well paid, especially before the creation of the BSCP helped invigorate organized negotiation over wages and working conditions. They paid their own expenses from meager wages, and relied on tips to get by. They were also expected to be servile and essentially anonymous.
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BSCP was an early example of the link between the labor movement and the civil rights movement. As BSCP shows, labor unions are an excellent tool to protect the most vulnerable workers.
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BSCP was an early example of the link between the labor movement and the civil rights movement. As BSCP shows, labor unions are an excellent tool to protect the most vulnerable workers.
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Many know how, under the leadership of A. Philip Randolph, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) fought for 12 years for recognition as a union, decades after white railroaders were unionized. Porters made up 44% of the Pullman workforce, yet were excluded.
That fight was a blueprint. 🌱
That fight was a blueprint. 🌱
The Railroad Workers Behind the Civil Rights Movement
Pullman porters did more than carry bags, they paved the way for higher education opportunities, the professional working class and the fight for equal rights.
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Many know how, under the leadership of A. Philip Randolph, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) fought for 12 years for recognition as a union, decades after white railroaders were unionized. Porters made up 44% of the Pullman workforce, yet were excluded.
That fight was a blueprint. 🌱
That fight was a blueprint. 🌱
In 1925, Randolph formed and led the BSCP, which secured their first collective bargaining agreement in 1937. The BSCP secured higher wages, better conditions and benefits, and a decrease in monthly hours from as many as 400 to a 240-hour limit.
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In 1925, Randolph formed and led the BSCP, which secured their first collective bargaining agreement in 1937. The BSCP secured higher wages, better conditions and benefits, and a decrease in monthly hours from as many as 400 to a 240-hour limit.
conditions, low wages, and racial discrimination. The union aimed to improve the working conditions and wages of its members, who were primarily employed by the Pullman Company, which manufactured and operated sleeping cars. In its early years, (cont)
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The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) was a labor union organized by African American employees of the Pullman Company in August 1925 and led by A. Philip Randolph and Milton P. Webster. Over...
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conditions, low wages, and racial discrimination. The union aimed to improve the working conditions and wages of its members, who were primarily employed by the Pullman Company, which manufactured and operated sleeping cars. In its early years, (cont)
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LBJ awarded Randolph the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964 for his lifelong commitment to civil rights. Randolph retired from the BSCP in 1968 due to chronic illness but continued work with his institute and with the AFL-CIO Executive Council. He died on May 16, 1979, at age 90. /end
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LBJ awarded Randolph the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964 for his lifelong commitment to civil rights. Randolph retired from the BSCP in 1968 due to chronic illness but continued work with his institute and with the AFL-CIO Executive Council. He died on May 16, 1979, at age 90. /end
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In 1925, Randolph founded the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first successful African American labor union. The BSCP represented the porters and maids of the Pullman Company and was the first Black union to achieve a national collective bargaining agreement with a massive corporation. /3
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In 1925, Randolph founded the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first successful African American labor union. The BSCP represented the porters and maids of the Pullman Company and was the first Black union to achieve a national collective bargaining agreement with a massive corporation. /3
For example, Helena Wilson, who headed the Chicago Women’s Economic Council within the BSCP, was picked to help lead the organizing drive at the Inland Steel Company.
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For example, Helena Wilson, who headed the Chicago Women’s Economic Council within the BSCP, was picked to help lead the organizing drive at the Inland Steel Company.
By 1930, it was barely hanging on period. By 1933, the BSCP had all of 633 members. But the rise of New Deal labor legislation led to an expansion in organizing, as it did for unions around the country. By 1935, union membership rose to 4,165.
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By 1930, it was barely hanging on period. By 1933, the BSCP had all of 633 members. But the rise of New Deal labor legislation led to an expansion in organizing, as it did for unions around the country. By 1935, union membership rose to 4,165.
with the Transport Workers Union in 1978, but its legacy endures as a symbol of the fight for labor rights and racial equality in America.
This is the 100th anniversary of the BSCP.
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Celebrating 100 Years of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, founded in 1925, significantly advanced labor and civil rights, becoming a vital force in workers’ struggles and inspiring future movements.
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with the Transport Workers Union in 1978, but its legacy endures as a symbol of the fight for labor rights and racial equality in America.
This is the 100th anniversary of the BSCP.
They made a difference. ✊🏾
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This is the 100th anniversary of the BSCP.
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#BlackHistoryMonth: The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) was the first labor union for Black workers in a white-owned business founded in 1925 in New York City by civil rights activist and labor unionist A. Philip Randolph. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4gqcU4H
By 1933, the BSCP had all of 633 members. But the rise of New Deal labor legislation led to an expansion in organizing, as it did for unions around the country. By 1935, union membership rose to 4,165.
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By 1933, the BSCP had all of 633 members. But the rise of New Deal labor legislation led to an expansion in organizing, as it did for unions around the country. By 1935, union membership rose to 4,165.