Thursday, October 13, 2016

Today in Labor History

October 13  --  Union Communications Services, Inc.

American Federation of Labor votes to boycott all German-made products as a protest against Nazi antagonism to organized labor within Germany - 1934
 
More than 1,100 office workers strike Columbia University in New York City. The mostly female and minority workers win union recognition and pay increases - 1985
 
National Basketball Association cancels regular season games for the first time in its 51-year history, during a player lockout.  Player salaries and pay caps are the primary issue.  The lockout lasts 204 days - 1998
 
Hundreds of San Jose Mercury News newspaper carriers end 4-day walkout with victory - 2000

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