Haymarket Memorial

The Haymarket Memorial, located in Chicago’s Haymarket Square, commemorates the Haymarket Affair of May 4, 1886, which was a labor protest advocating for workers’ rights and an eight-hour workday. The event turned violent when a bomb was thrown, resulting in chaos and numerous casualties. This incident led to the arrest and execution of several labor activists, sparking outrage and highlighting issues of labor rights and social justice. The memorial honors the struggle for workers’ rights and serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for fair labor practices worldwide.