J.N. Cheney
@historianjncheney.bsky.social
Independent historian focusing on the labor movement, radical politics, and community action in New York's Mohawk Valley. Featured in New York Archives Magazine, Cosmonaut Magazine, and more. https://historianjncheney.blogspot.com/
A couple of weeks ago I gave a talk to my largest audience yet, which was nearly 20 people. I know at this stage I can't expect them all to be like that but it's really nice whenever you can get those kind of numbers. #IndieAuthor #LaborHistory #Booksky
@historianjncheney.bsky.social writes about the lessons we can learn from the forgotten fight that took place in Little Falls, NY in 1912. Read more at LaborOnline. lawcha.org/2026/07/29/t...
The Forgotten Fight in Little Falls, New York | LAWCHA
For more on the Little Falls strike, see J.N. Cheney's new book, Women, Immigrants, and Working-Class Battle in Little Falls, New York: The Textile Strike
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A former judge from the NLRB is apparently aware of my book. I never imagined that would happen, it's really exciting! #NLRB #Booksky #LittleFallsTextileStrike #LaborHistory
What other social media outlets should I use to promote the hidden radical kernels of history?
My discussion with Scott and Bob of the @podcastgreenred.bsky.social is officially live! #Socialism #GreenAndRed #IWW #LaborHistory #Booksky youtu.be/JY0vSUh4Q6I?...
Strike! Working Class Struggle in Little Falls, NY w/ Historian James Cheney
YouTube video by Green and Red Podcast
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I'm excited to be appearing on an episode of the @podcastgreenred.bsky.social tomorrow! I'll be sure to share the links to it once the episode is out. #Podcast #Greenandred #Socialist
This past weekend I had a nice conversation with Kasie from The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show, the podcast should be up sometime this week, so stay tuned #Booksky #IndieAuthor #History #IWW #SocialistParty
Was doing research for my next manuscript and realized something. It is absolutely not on the same level, but there are some parallels between the events of the Ludlow Massacre and the genocide against Palestinians. Just shows that the US government has always been monstrous.
Who's local or college library needs my book in their collection? Why, I think it's yours! #IndieAuthor #Libraries #History #LocalHistory #Labor #Socialism #IWW
Everyone should be condemning the indictment of Raul Castro. #Cuba #Castro #Socialism
Found out my book is on this list of book, documentary, and museum reviews. Pretty cool! #IndieAuthor #Historian #History #LaborHistory teachingsocialstudies.org/2026/05/19/v...
Video, Museum and Book Reviews
This is an annotated bibliography of documentary videos, museums, and books. The content of these resources apply directly to New Jersey and New York. Excellent resources about enslaved persons.
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I have an upcoming lecture and signing at the Herkimer County Historical Society! I gave a talk there last year and I'm excited to visit them again. #LocalHistory #IndieAuthor #Signing #IWW #LittleFalls
Happy May Day, may the ruling class tremble. #MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay
Check out my newest piece for @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social #Strikes #Utica #BusDrivers #LaborHistory www.newyorkalmanack.com/2026/04/1950...
7 Cents An Hour: The 1950 Utica Bus Strike - New York Almanack
On May 1, 1950, bus drivers and mechanics of the Utica Transit Company called for a strike as part of their fight for better wages.
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If there are any podcasts related to local, labor, or socialist history in the US looking for a guest/topic, I'd be happy to come on and discuss the Little Falls Textile Strike. #LaborHistory #LocalHistory #Podcast #IndieAuthor
Bit smaller of a turnout than I was hoping for, but nonetheless my talk on the Little Falls Textile Strike at the Little Falls Library was a success #LocalHistory #LocalAuthor #IndieAuthor #Library #LittleFalls
I have no agent and my publisher, nice as the people there are, has no social media presence so I do all of my own marketing and promotion. #IndieAuthor #Historian #History #MohawkValley #Meme #IWW #SocialistParty
@workingclasshistory.com Just wanted to tell you folks I've tried to email you about a book on the Little Falls Textile Strike 3 times, as recently as 2 weeks ago, to no response. I'm sure there are many irons in the fire & I don't mean to prod I just wanna give the strike the attention it deserves
My book is on goodreads! If you've had the chance to read it, I encourage you to leave an honest review. It would be appreciated if you did so on the actual Amazon page as well. Thanks in advance! #LocalHistory #IndieAuthor #IWW #Review www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
Women, Immigrants, and the Working-Class Battle in Litt…
The Little Falls Textile Strike of 1912-1913 was a pivo…
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@industrialworker.bsky.social how might one get their book reviewed in your publication? My book is carried in the IWW store and the folks there have been in contact about a review or an interview but have heard nothing back
Anybody know of any podcasts that might be interested in discussing my book/the significance of local history as a radical teaching tool? #Podcasts #LaborHistory #Revolutionary #Education #Socialism
Back in February, I had an article published with @cosmonautmag.bsky.social about Filippo Bocchini, an IWW organizer turned fascist and the irrational basis of fascism. Check it out. #Cosmonaut #IWW #Wobbly #RadicalHistory cosmonautmag.com/2026/02/from...
From Wobbly to Fascist: The Political Tragedy of Filippo Bocchini
Filippo Bocchini went from a militant organizer for the IWW to running for state office on the ticket of the Fascist Party of Pennsylvania. J.N. Cheney investigates the causes of this ideological heel...
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I recently appeared on The Hot Seat: Media Monday hosted by @ronklopfanstein.bsky.social to discuss my book, my writing process, and the importance of radical local history. Check it out: #LocalHistory #Radio #LittleFalls www.youtube.com/watch?v=38jY...
Dance Party, Clowns, Trans Rights, & a Historic Labor Fight | Hot Seat: Media Monday S2:E26
YouTube video by Ron Klopfanstein
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This event led to the creation of legislation to reduce working hrs for women & children in NYS. This legislation didn't protect pay, so many faced paycuts in the aftermath. These pay cuts led to the Little Falls Textile Strike.
Working Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 6mo ago#OtD 25 Mar 1911 a fire took place in the New York Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, killing 147 workers, with most of the victims being women and young girls. The owners were charged with seven counts of manslaughter but weren't found guilty stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9761...
I found a website to make shortened URLs that had less problems than tinyurl, used it for an article I wrote, but now every one of the links made with it is broken so I have to go back and find what source it was and then put it into tinyurl before I can submit it. Pain.
@workingclasshistory.com how would one go about adding their book to your store/and or setting up a podcast appearance?
