Dumping their Jonah
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Dumping their Jonah
Dumping their Jonah. Illustration shows a ship labeled Labor sailing into dark clouds labeled Employers Disclosures on a sea labeled Oblivion; laborers on board the ship are pushing over the side a man labeled Walking Delegate who has papers in his pockets labeled Bribe, Graft, and Blackmail. Date 1903 August 12. Dumping their Jonah. Illustration shows a ship labeled Labor sailing into dark clouds labeled Employers Disclosures on a sea labeled Oblivion; laborers on board the ship are pushing over the side a man labeled Walking Delegate who has papers in his pockets labeled Bribe, Graft, and Blackmail. Date 1903 August 12
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Dumping their Jonah: A Turning Point in Labor History, 1903 On August 12, 1903, a powerful illustration graced the pages of Puck magazine, a leading American satirical weekly. The image, titled "Dumping their Jonah," depicted a ship labeled "Labor" sailing into ominous clouds labeled "Employers Disclosures" on a sea of "Oblivion." The crew on board, made up of laborers, were heaving a man labeled "Walking Delegate" over the side. This man clutched papers in his pockets, each labeled "Bribe," "Graft," and "Blackmail." The scene was a commentary on the ongoing corruption within the labor movement. The "Walking Delegate" represented the unscrupulous labor leaders who, instead of fighting for the rights and fair treatment of their workers, were engaging in underhanded deals with employers. The illustration was a rallying cry for reform, urging honest labor leaders to clean up their ranks and put an end to the rampant corruption. The image struck a chord with the public, and the term "Dumping their Jonah" became synonymous with the call for reform within the labor movement. It marked a turning point in labor history, as the public demanded transparency and accountability from their leaders. The illustration served as a reminder that the fight for workers' rights was not just about wages and working conditions, but also about ethics and morality. Today, "Dumping their Jonah" remains a powerful symbol of the importance of integrity and transparency in leadership. It serves as a reminder that the fight for justice and fairness is an ongoing process, and that the actions of leaders matter just as much as the causes they champion.
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