This junior-level course examines the history of Latino/a workers in the United States from the 19th through the twentieth century. It pays particular attention to the various histories of Latinos including Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cuban Americans; issues of gender, class, race and ethnicity, as well as immigration will be considered as these intersect and have shaped a distinct Latino labor history. The course considers sub-topics including economic development, social and cultural factors, inequality, labor organizing, among others to present an overview of labor experiences in the United States related to one of the fastest growing demographics with a long history in this country. Within this context, students will have the opportunity to examine labor history from a border perspective, that is, examining the role of border Latino workers and their place in US society by participating in the border field trip and collaborating with Dr. Olivera's civil engineering class.