Today in labor history: The strange case of Allan Pinkerton
But despite his earlier involvement in the progressive movements, Allan Pinkerton was strongly opposed to labor unions.
Today in labor history: Historic Buffalo switchmen's strike
On this day workers on three railroads in Buffalo, New York, went on strike for two weeks, one of the first work stoppages to attempt coordinated actions.
Golden Gate Bridge workers authorize a strike
The 450 workers in the 13 unions that comprise the Golden Gate Bridge Labor Coalition have authorized a strike if a new agreement cannot be reached.
Changing the balance of power between Capital and Labor
The private appropriation of socially produced wealth is capitalism's central mechanism.
Today in labor history: Pullman strike leader murder sparks huge protest funeral
During the Pullman strike, Charles Leonard, a representative of Omaha Railway murdered Charles Luth, a railroad switchman and union activist.
Today in labor history: Start of the 1959 steel strike
Members of the United Steelworkers of America went on strike against the major U.S. steel producers on July 15, 1959, the start of record 116-day steel industry strike.
Britain: Biggest walkout in a generation
Workers from many walks of life will join picket lines a day after Tories threatened to impose new anti-union laws if they win the next election.
Today in labor history: Hawaii longshoremen strike
Hawaiian workers who were members of the ILWU went on strike, seeking higher pay to match that of longshoremen on the West Coast U.S.
Today in Labor History: Emma Goldman, IWW, Wagner Act, strike and lockout
There were at least five major events in the annals of labor history in the U.S. that occurred on June 27.
Today in labor history: The 1937 “Women’s Day Massacre”
On June 19, 1937, police in Youngstown, Ohio, used tear gas on women and children, including at least one infant in his mother's arms, during the historic strike at Republic Steel.
