Parent Guide > Workers' Rights and the History of Labor Unions
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Workers' Rights and the History of Labor Unions" by Jessica McBirney.
This article provides a brief history of labor unions, including common tactics and important advances in workers' rights.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Justice, Freedom & Equality and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?" and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Workers' Rights and the History of Labor Unions" about?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: