Jul 1, 2022 | News Story

We Are One: Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the 1982 Garment Workers Chinatown Rally

A commemoration was held on Saturday for the 40th anniversary of the Chinatown Garment Workers Rally at Columbus Park, celebrating the power and victory of 20,000 organized Chinese immigrant women who walked out of factories in 1982 to demand better wages, health benefits and improved working conditions. Festivities included music, dance, children’s activities and veterans speaking about the strike. Read all about the commemoration at AsAmNews.com and check out more photos on the CLC's Facebook page!