Print Edition | September 2022

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In this issue, we delve into the Masonic origins of the Labor Movement and the associated Working Class History behind it. There have indeed been many links between Freemasonry and progressive movements of all kinds throughout history. This is most evident in European countries such as France and Spain, where Freemasonry has been one of the main vehicles of secular republican thought and has been closely identified with Working Class movements. Although mainstream English-speaking Freemasonry prohibits the discussion of religion and politics in tiled lodge, it nevertheless has had a significant influence on the improvement of the fundamental principles of society and social movements in America as well.

“History is a great teacher. Now everyone knows that the labor movement did not diminish the strength of the nation but enlarged it. By raising the living standards of millions, labor miraculously created a market for industry and lifted the whole nation to undreamed of levels of production. Those who attack labor forget these simple truths, but history remembers them.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

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In this Issue

Cover story

Who are the working class? The tie that binds their plight and Freemasonry are explored.

Masonic Pioneer

The connection between Labor Day and Freemasonry is pretty clear: Meet Brother Peter McGuire, one of the founders of our Nation’s holiday.

An American-Inspired Unification

Brother Uriah Stephens created the Knights of Labor, applying the same lessons and principles he learned from his Masonic degrees.

Unions and Masonry

Masonic Brothers have led movements for labor rights and conditions: their union symbols have been heavily inspired by Masonic symbolism.

Masonic Working Class Hero

Brother and poet Eugene Pottier leans on his Masonic teachings to pen a poem that would ignite many inspired movements.

Final Word

The last word by the “Father of Labor Day.”