Pullman porters were African American men hired to work on luxury sleeper cars on trains in the United States. They were responsible for serving passengers, making beds, shining shoes, and providing excellent customer service. The Pullman Company was one of the largest employers of African Americans in the early 20th century.
They were men who made beds and tended to things that most women do. They only slept for 4 hours and worked for 20. They carried luggage on and off and helped passengers on and off.They Had to use some of their wages to buy their own uniforms
Pullman porters needed a union because they were not treated well.
The porters needed a union because they were not treated well
The porters needed a union because they were not treated well.
Good Morning America - 1975 Pullman Porters was released on: USA: 18 September 2008
the porters were not well paid and sought protection with a union - apex
the porters were not well paid and sought protection with a union- apex
the porters needed a union because they were not treated well APEX :)
The porters needed a union because they were not treated well.
Pullman was the name of the train car maker. A porter carries things, so a Pullman porter carried bags to the train car for tips.
Although their jobs were well paying, they had to buy their own uniforms. The porters needed a union because they were not treated well.
the porters organized a union and chose an outsider as their leader.
Although their jobs were well paying, they had to buy their own uniforms. The porters needed a union because they were not treated well.