Albert Parsons

Albert Parsons was an influential American labor leader and journalist in the late 19th century. He was a prominent activist advocating for workers' rights amid harsh working conditions during the industrial revolution. Parsons co-founded the International Working People's Association, promoting socialism and workers’ struggles. He is best known for his role in the Haymarket Affair of 1886, a pivotal event advocating for an eight-hour workday that ended in a violent riot and his subsequent arrest and execution. His efforts symbolize the fight for fair labor practices and workers’ rights in American history.