Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Today in Labor History

October 12  --  Union Communications Services, Inc.

Company guards kill at least eight miners who are attempting to stop scabs, Virden, Ill. Six guards are also killed, and 30 persons wounded - 1898
 
Fourteen miners killed, 22 wounded at Pana, Ill. - 1902
 
Some 2,000 workers demanding union recognition close down dress manufacturing, Los Angeles - 1933
 
More than one million Canadian workers demonstrate against wage controls - 1976

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