Bread and Roses strike

The Bread and Roses strike was a 1912 protest by mostly female textile workers in Lawrence, Massachusetts, demanding better wages, reasonable working hours, and improved conditions. The phrase "Bread and Roses" symbolized their fight for both economic stability ("bread" for necessities) and dignity or quality of life ("roses"). When the workers walked out, it garnered widespread support and highlighted issues of fair treatment and workers' rights. The strike was significant for promoting recognition of women's roles and for inspiring future labor movements advocating for social and economic justice.