The barbers’ strike of 1930 in New York City was a significant labor protest that involved thousands of barbers seeking better working conditions, fair wages, and improved treatment in their profession. The strike was organized by the Journeymen Barbers’ International Union (JBIU) and marked a pivotal moment in the history of labor movements within the barbershop industry. Even before the 1930 strike, barbers in New … Continue reading Clippers and Solidarity: The Barbers’ Strike of 1930