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The Battle of Virden Memorial
The First Industrial Congress of the US (first US national labor congress) met in New York City. – 1845
Also known as “Miners Day,” October 12 commemorates the seven miners killed in the “Virden Riot” of October 1898, when miners got in a shootout with mine guards attempting to bring in strikebreakers. The riot came in response to the mine owners refusal to accept the 8-hour day, offer raises, abolish the company store and recognize the United Mine Workers. Six security guards were also killed and 35 others wounded. – 1898
Fourteen miners were killed and 22 were wounded by scab herders at Pana, Illinois. – 1902
2,000 workers demanding union recognition closed down dress manufacturing, Los Angeles. – 1933
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