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Organized labor and old age pensions.

C Anglim1, B Gratton

  • 1Arizona State University, Tempe.

International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Organized labor in the U.S. actively supported state pension proposals before the New Deal. Contrary to popular belief, labor, not middle-class reformers, spearheaded the development of early public welfare programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • History
  • Public Policy

Background:

  • The historical narrative suggests American labor was less involved in welfare state development than European counterparts.
  • Pre-New Deal proposals for social welfare programs often overlook labor's foundational role.

Observation:

  • Analysis of state federations reveals significant political activity by organized labor.
  • The Massachusetts campaign for old age pensions highlights labor's direct engagement.

Findings:

  • Organized labor was a primary driver, not a passive recipient, in advocating for public welfare initiatives.
  • Labor unions, particularly state federations, actively promoted state pension systems for the elderly.

Implications:

  • Revises understanding of the origins of the American welfare state.
  • Emphasizes the agency of organized labor in shaping social policy.
  • Provides a nuanced view of historical social reform movements.

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