November

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Today in labor history: Susan B. Anthony tries to vote

Despite being fined, Anthony responded, "I shall never pay a dollar of your unjust penalty," and, true to her word, never paid the fine for the rest of her life. 

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“Solidarity forever” is retiring union leader’s legacy

"John took us in," said Trumka. "We won a tremendous strike and saved healthcare for 2,000 families, my mother and dad included."

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Emergency: Labor radio about to go off the air!

Workers Independent News put the word out this week that unless it raises $90,000 by Nov. 15 it will be forced to go off the air.

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Today in labor history: First woman elected governor in U.S.

Nellie Taylor Ross was elected governor of Wyoming on Nov. 4, 1924. She was the first woman ever elected to a governorship.

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