Labor Movement

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  • 1807 Slave Importation Prohibited

    1807 Slave Importation Prohibited
    Stated that no new slaves were to be imported into the United States.
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    Lsbor History

  • Abraham Lincoln Issues The Emancipation Proclamation

    Abraham Lincoln Issues The Emancipation Proclamation
    Abraham Lincoln passes the Emancipation Proclamation freeing all slaves within the rebellious states.

  • Labor Union Founded

    Labor Union Founded
    National Coalition of Local Trade Unions. Paved the way for the AFL and CIO. Dissolved in 1873.

  • 15th Amendment Passed

    15th Amendment Passed
    Allowed all races the right to vote.

  • American Federation of Labor Founded

    American Federation of Labor Founded
    Federation of labor unions.

  • Womens Trade Union Formed at AFL Convention

    Womens Trade Union Formed at AFL Convention

  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment
    Gives Women the right to vote

  • Civil RIghts Act

    Civil RIghts Act
    Bans Racial Discrimination

  • Coalition of Labor Union Women Founded

    Coalition of Labor Union Women Founded

  • Workers Uniozed Around the United States

    Workers Uniozed Around the United States
    More than 75,000 human service workers are unionized in Los Angeles County
    5,000 North Carolina textile workers gain a union after a 25-year struggle
    65,000 Puerto Rico public-sector workers join unions
    Broad Campaign for Global Fairness pushes for economic and social justice worldwide
    Union movement