Today in labor history: The human cost of mining
On December 19, 1907, 239 workers died in a coal mine explosion. This same day in 1984, 27 workers at Wilberg Mine died in Orangeville, Utah.
Today in labor history: Operation PUSH founded
Eventually the organization was able to expand into areas of social and political development for blacks in Chicago and across the nation.
Today in labor history: Wright brothers make first flight
At 10:35 a.m. on this day in 1903, Orville Wright flew the Flyer over 120 feet of ground for 12 seconds.
Today in labor history: Abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison born
William Lloyd Garrison, one of the nation's most outstanding abolitionist leaders, was born Dec. 12, 1805, in Newburyport, Mass.
Today in labor history: Worst-ever U.S. mine disaster occurs
1907 was a particularly troubling year in West Virginia, during which a total of 3,242 people were killed in mining accidents.
Today in labor history: Abolitionist John Brown was hanged
On Dec. 2, 1859, abolitionist John Brown was hanged in Charleston, Va., for his leadership of a plot to incite slave rebellion.
