Thursday, January 24, 2013

Today in Labor History

January 24  --  SOURCE: Union Communications Services, Inc.

Krueger Cream Ale, the first canned beer, goes on sale in Richmond, Va.  Pabst was the second brewer in the same year to sell beer in cans, which came with opening instructions and the suggestion: "cool before serving" - 1935

 Federal minimum wage increases to 75 cents an hour - 1952


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