Joe Hill

Biography

Joe Hill (1879–1915) was a labor organizer and songwriter whose melodies galvanized workers while his conviction and execution turned him into an enduring symbol of the struggle for industrial justice. His name at the Haymarket Martyrs' Monument evokes the solidarity that animated early twentieth-century labor movements.

Hill’s lyrics, born of the factory floor, still echo among advocates of dignity for working people, ensuring that his sacrifice is never forgotten.