Oral History of Beth Schaffer, interviewed by Spencer Fierszt, 12 April 2021

Oral History of Beth Schaffer, interviewed by Spencer Fierszt, 12 April 2021

Beth Schaffer grew up in Goose Creek, SC, where she still resides. She has worked in the food and beverage industry since she was in high school. In 2014, Schaffer met Emily Ricards, a Fight for $15 organizer, and participated in her first march. Since then, she has been an activist for workers’ rights. In the interview, she reflects on her involvement in the movement demanding better wages, a union and on the impact that COVID has had on organizing efforts.

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Charleston (S. C.)

56 minutes

Spencer Fierszt

Beth Schaffer

Charleston and Hilton Head, South Carolina via Zoom