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The Forgotten Square Deal That Could Change Everything You Know For decades, America’s labor movement has celebrated iconic victories—matchless strikes, landmark legislation, and landmark Supreme Court rulings. Yet behind the spotlight shines a powerful but often overlooked concept: The Square Deal. Long overshadowed by flashier campaigns, the Square Deal remains one of the most transformative yet underappreciated frameworks in U.S. labor and economic history. Could it now be the key to reshaping how we think about fair pay, workplace rights, and social justice? ### What Is the Square Deal? Contrary to what the name suggests, the Square Deal wasn’t a single legislation or a political slogan—it was a philosophy born from President Theodore Roosevelt’s progressive vision in the early 20th century. At its core, the Square Deal balanced three vital principles: fairness for workers, decent wages, and reasonable working conditions. It aimed to create a system where economic progress didn’t come at the cost of human dignity.