The Lawrence Textile Strike of 1912, also known as the Bread and Roses Strike, was a significant labor protest in Lawrence, Massachusetts. It began when mill workers, primarily immigrants, protested against wage cuts and poor working conditions in the textile industry. The strike involved thousands of workers who demanded better pay, shorter hours, and improved working conditions. The strike gained national attention and support from various labor organizations and activists, including Big Bill Haywood of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). The movement highlighted the struggles of workers and led to increased awareness of labor rights, ultimately resulting in some concessions from mill owners.