Eugene V. Debs (American labor leader)

Eugene V. Debs was a prominent American labor leader and socialist who dedicated his life to advocating for workers’ rights and fair treatment. Active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he helped organize major labor strikes and founded the American Railway Union. Debs believed in improved working conditions, fair wages, and economic equality, often challenging corporate and government power. He also ran for president multiple times as a Socialist, promoting ideas of social justice and economic reform. His work significantly influenced the American labor movement and the push for workers’ rights and social change.