1907 German-American Workers’ Union Lansing Michigan Convention Delegate Badge

This lot is a scarce antique badge for the 39th convention of the Arbeiter-Bund or Workers’ Union of Michigan held in Lansing, Michigan in 1907. The Workers’ Union was a German-American labor union, established to represent the interests of German-speaking women immigrants and workers. These types of unions often focused on issues such as better wages, working conditions, and political representation for German immigrants.This organization was part of the broader network of immigrant worker associations that existed in the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in communities with large German-American populations.

The badge is divided into two parts. The top part is a pinback button with a real photo image of the Arbeiter Halle built in 1904, presumably in Lansing. The bottom part of the badge has a silk ribbon promoting the convention along with its date and location. The badge is approximately 5.25″ tall by 1.75″ wide.