In the early 1930s, the United States steel industry was a major employer, yet it was also marked by inefficient labor practices and underrepresentation of workers. The Steel Workers Organizing Committee (SWOC), formed in 1936 under the auspices of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), aimed to address the inequities faced by steelworkers. By organizing strikes and mass meetings, they elevated awareness of labor rights, drawing attention to poor working conditions, low wages, and a lack of job security. After extensive negotiations filled with tension and resistance from management, SWOC succeeded in signing a monumental collective bargaining agreement with U.S. Steel.The agreement implemented significant changes in working conditions, wage structures, and job security. It was not just a triumph for the Steel Workers Organizing Committee; it essentially laid the foundation for broader labor reforms in the steel industry and instigated further organizational efforts among steelworkers and other manufacturing sectors. As a result of this agreement, many steelworkers were empowered to join unions, leading to improved working conditions and higher wages. The signing of this agreement also symbolized a shift in the perception of labor unions, moving towards acceptance and legitimacy in American society, which had been historically antagonistic towards organized labor.