Today in labor history: Paterson silk strikers take to stage
Today in labor history, silk workers held a one-time performance of Paterson Strike Pageant at Madison Square Garden in 1913.
Today in history: Civil Rights Act signed
On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, a historic advance for all Americans.
Today in labor history: Luddites rebel against substandard work conditions
Today in labor history, the Luddites (19th century textile workers) attacked the Heathcoat and Boden's Mill, responding to substandard workplace conditions.
June 20: American Railway Union is founded in Chicago
It was the largest labor union of its time and one of the first industrial unions in the United States.
June 19: workers, families occupy Akron, Youngstown, and Hawaii
Today in labor history ... an Occupy trio: 1934 first sit-down strike, 1937 Women's Day Massacre and 1953 four-day general strike in Hawaii.
The 1981 Major League Baseball Players strike
On June 12, 1981, a Major League Baseball strike began, forcing cancellation of 713 games.
Today in labor history: D.C. restaurants integrate
It was on June 8, 1953 that the tide turned in favor of racial equality, and the prejudicial policies of Washington restaurants were expressly forbidden.
