The Pullman porters kick
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The Pullman porters kick
The Pullman porters kick. Illustration shows a thin, tattered Pullman Sleeping Car Porter holding a piece of paper Tips Daily Average on each Trip which shows a 70% reduction in tips between 1890 and 1900, at the bottom it states Pullman Porters Labor Union. He is appealing to the president of the railroad company to become a salaried employee. An insert shows the Pullman porter As we used to know him, plump, with his pockets stuffed with cash and with rings on his fingers. Date 1901 September 4. The Pullman porters kick. Illustration shows a thin, tattered Pullman Sleeping Car Porter holding a piece of paper Tips Daily Average on each Trip which shows a 70% reduction in tips between 1890 and 1900, at the bottom it states Pullman Porters Labor Union. He is appealing to the president of the railroad company to become a salaried employee. An insert shows the Pullman porter As we used to know him, plump, with his pockets stuffed with cash and with rings on his fingers. Date 1901 September 4
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful illustration from 1901 captures the desperation of Pullman Sleeping Car Porters as they pleaded for fair wages and job security. The thin, tattered porter in the foreground holds up a piece of paper showing a drastic 70% reduction in tips between 1890 and 1900. With a determined expression, he appeals to the president of the railroad company for a change in employment status from commission-based to salaried. The contrast between the porter's current state and the image of a once plump porter, with pockets stuffed with cash and rings on his fingers, serves as a poignant reminder of the significant decline in their livelihoods. This image is a testament to the struggles of the Pullman Porters Labor Union during a pivotal moment in their fight for workers' rights, and a reminder of the important role labor unions continue to play in advocating for fair wages and working conditions.
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