The Bread and Roses Strike was a significant labor protest that took place in January 1912 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. It involved thousands of immigrant workers, primarily women, who were demanding better wages and working conditions in the textile industry. The strike was sparked by a reduction in pay after a new law limited working hours for women and children. The slogan "Bread and Roses" symbolized the workers' desire for not only fair wages (bread) but also a better quality of life (roses). The strike lasted for several weeks and garnered national attention, highlighting the struggles of the labor movement and the rights of workers in the early 20th century.