The Pullman porters chose A. Philip Randolph to lead their union efforts. Randolph was a prominent civil rights leader and labor organizer who played a crucial role in advocating for the rights and better working conditions of the porters. His leadership in forming the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters in 1925 marked a significant advancement in the labor movement for African Americans.
A. Philip Randolph (Apex...)
A. Philip Randolph
You are A. Philip Randolph, a prominent African-American civil rights leader and labor organizer. In the 1920s, you were chosen by the Pullman porters to lead their efforts to organize and gain recognition as a union, ultimately founding the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters in 1925. Your leadership was crucial in advocating for the rights and dignity of African-American workers.
Pullman porters needed a union because they were not treated well.
The porters needed a union because they were not treated well
The porters needed a union because they were not treated well.
Phillip Randolph
Good Morning America - 1975 Pullman Porters was released on: USA: 18 September 2008
the porters were not well paid and sought protection with a union- apex
the porters needed a union because they were not treated well APEX :)
The porters needed a union because they were not treated well.
Pullman was the name of the train car maker. A porter carries things, so a Pullman porter carried bags to the train car for tips.