Saturday, May 20, 2017

Today in Labor History

May 20  --  Union Communications Services, Inc.


 
The Railway Labor Act takes effect today. It is the first federal legislation protecting workers’ rights to form unions - 1926
 
Some 9,000 rubber workers strike in Akron, Ohio - 1933

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