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Today in Labor History – April 2nd
Bread riots occurred in Richmond, Virginia due to a drought the previous year combined with a blockade by the Union
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Today in Labor History – April 1st
On this day, many believe that Cincinnati became the first U.S. city to pay firefighters a regular salary. Others say
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Today in Labor History – March 31st
U.S. President Martin Van Buren issued an Executive Order, “finding that different rules prevail at different places as well in
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Today in Labor History – March 30th
Chicago stockyard workers won an 8-hour day. – 1918 30,000 unemployed people marched in New York City. At the time,
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Today in Labor History – March 29th
Ohio made it illegal for children under 18 and women to work more than 10 hours a day. – 1852
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Today in Labor History – March 28th
Members of the Gas House Workers’ Union Local 18799 began what was to become a four-month recognition strike against the
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