Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Today in Labor History -March 13th


Susan B. Anthony

“Join the union, girls, and together say Equal Pay for Equal Work.” - Susan B. AnthonyCLICK TO TWEET
Civil rights activist and suffragist Susan B. Anthony died at the age of 86.  – 1906
A four-month UAW strike at General Motors ended with a new contract. The strikers were trying to make up for the lack of wage hikes during World War II. – 1946
IWW Labor organizer and recovering anarchist Elizabeth Gurley Flynn was elected chair of the National Committee of the Communist Party, USA. – 1961
Today's Labor History includes: Civil rights activist and suffragist Susan B. Anthony dies, UAW wins strike at GM, WFW won a contract with the Christian Brothers Winery and moreCLICK TO TWEET
Labor Local 260 Houston negotiated its first contract with Pioneer Bus, ending dual pay scales for black and white drivers. – 1963
United Farm Workers (UFW) won a contract with the Christian Brothers Winery. – 1967

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