Judge — September 28, 1918 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Will the Crew Strike?" This political cartoon satirizes labor unrest aboard a ship, likely depicting a maritime strike threat. The drawing shows ship officers (identifiable by their uniforms and authority) confronting crew members below deck. The captain and officers appear aggressive or intimidating, while the crew members seem subdued or intimidated. The cartoon's caption poses the central question: will workers organize and strike? This reflects early 20th-century labor tensions between maritime workers and ship management. The humor lies in depicting the power dynamics—officers literally positioned above crew members—suggesting the imbalance of power and the crew's difficult decision about whether to risk striking against their employers.