This issue of The Masses, Vol. III, No. 3, published in March 1912, focuses on the growing labor movement and economic struggles faced by working-class Americans. One prominent topic is the ongoing debate over how to address the trusts, powerful monopolies controlling various industries, with proposals ranging from enforcement of existing antitrust laws to nationalization for public benefit. The issue also features stories chronicling labor disputes, such as the 1825 Boston carpenters’ strike led by Harrison Gray Otis, which highlight the ongoing struggle between workers and capitalists throughout American history. Additionally, the magazine discusses economic hardship, particularly high prices and unemployment, that contributed to worker unrest during this time period.