The Industrial Age of the mid-1800s created a new economy that generated tremendous individual and national wealth, launching the United States as a world power.  It created countless new careers and job opportunities that transformed America from an agrarian to industrial economy.  But the worker became a casualty of progress which led to the creation of America’s Labor Unions.  We’ll examine their history and relevance.

Jim Sherbert’s 30-year career spans a wide range of consumer and commercial manufacturing categories with both domestic and international responsibilities. He has a passion for history and the broad scope of events and people who make America unique among nations. At The Holland Center, Jim is a former board chair, serves as development leader of the Desert Foothills Leadership Academy, and leads the Americana Lecture Series.