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In rock, blues, country, funk and every other musical style, working people have told their stories throughout America's history. We have compiled a range of songs—including some labor classics and some you may never have encountered before.
"The Corporate Stomp"
rock 'n' roll by The Bones of Contention, Never Surrender Records.
"Esperanza"
an excerpt from the opera, courtesy of Labor Arts Project, Wisconsin State AFL-CIO and Wisconsin Labor History Society.
"Frail Light"
a folk ode to working moms, by Phil Cohen and Patricia Ford, Hard Miles Music.
"Hidee Ho"
by Solidarity Rocks, celebrating women workers, from the Steelworkers.
""Marchin' in the Streets""
Motown movement music by The Whiteville Choir, Hard Miles Music.
"Rise Again"
inspiration by Laurel Blaydes.
"Rockin' Solidarity "
a fresh take on a classic by The Bones of Contention, Never Surrender Records.
"Solidarity Forever"
a classic by The Whiteville Choir, Hard Miles Music.
"This Is the Time"
by Solidarity Rocks, new wave with a message from the Steelworkers.
"Working Class"
blue-collar rock by Pete Anderson, Little Dog Records.