Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters

The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters was the first labor union for African American workers in the United States, established in 1925. It aimed to improve working conditions, wages, and rights for porters who worked on Pullman trains, which provided overnight travel. The union played a crucial role in advocating for civil rights and labor rights, led by A. Philip Randolph. By organizing workers and negotiating with the Pullman Company, it helped to secure better pay and working conditions, paving the way for future labor movements and contributing to the broader fight for racial equality.