Passed this monument on Desplaines Street Chicago. Quite unobtrusive but on reading the plaques I was emotionally overwhelmed for many reasons. The punishment, the act and the sufferings , all happened because someone acted in a minute without thinking of the consequences. Lessons to be learnt from history

Most of the world, outside the U.S., celebrates labor day on May 1st. That started here in Chicago. Few locals know the worldwide suggest l significance of the history of labor in Chicago. This monument is an appropriate reminder of the struggle of workers.

Now is the time to reacquaint yourself with historical moments, outdoors, around the city.

Incredibly important historical landmark. This memorial is very well done.

What am important if not underappreciated social event that reminds us of the struggle for worker rights. This event resulted in support for the eight hour work day and international recognition of May 1st as a day of workers solidarity.

They were adding a plaque from a Turkish group representing workers when we were there.

It is heartening to see the plaques from labor unions around the world displayed at this hallowed spot.

Plaques from different countries. Places to sit. All memorializing our struggles for fair compensation for work and free speech.

Monument to remember a massacre that shook the Union movement of Chicago.

Nice place to visit too

The peoples history ... and its free!

W Pearson is right, but it was moved over to Union Park for about a year from 2016-2017. The funny thing about Google not moving it back is that streetview shows it back at 175 N Desplaines.

Awesome history and monument

Great monument

Google has the wrong address and wont change it.The real address is 175 N Desplaines St.

A history need to be remembered!

I was there on May 1st 2015.

Birthplace of the Labor Movement