John Oliver plays ‘Look for the Union Label,’ a jingle with Jewish roots
The union reached the height of its power in 1959, when it claimed nearly a half-million members. But by the 1970s, unionized shops were closing throughout the United States.
An International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union ad implores union families to buy union goods. (photo credit: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS)ByANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA