Cedric De Leon

About the Author

Cedric De Leon is a distinguished historian and professor specializing in labor movements and American political development. With a keen eye for the intersections of class, race, and power, he uncovers the hidden dynamics that shape democratic institutions. His groundbreaking research draws on extensive archival work to reveal how economic policies have historically undermined workers' rights. In his acclaimed book, The Origins of Right to Work: Antilabor Democracy in Nineteenth-Century Chicago, De Leon meticulously traces the roots of anti-union legislation, offering fresh insights into the labor struggles of the Gilded Age. A sought-after speaker and contributor to leading academic journals, he continues to influence contemporary debates on inequality and social justice through his rigorous, accessible scholarship.