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Early Organization: Shoemakers & Coopers
Shoemakers and coopers (barrel-makers) guilds organize in Boston. -
New York Bakers
New York bakers quit work to protest local government setting the price of bread-possibly the first work stoppage in America. -
Boston Tea Party
A strike in Boston harbor, more commonly known as the "Boston Tea Party." Local citizens dressed as Indians throw British tea overboard. -
Declaration of Independence
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NATIONAL LABOR UNION
The National Labor Union (NLU) was the first national labor federation in the United States. It paved the way for other unions and organizations throughout the years. -
Knights of Labor & Colored National Labor Union
Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor and Colored National Labor Union formed -
Railroad Works Strike in PA
National uprising of railroad workers Ten Irish coal miners (“Molly Maguires”) hanged in Pennsylvania; nine more subsequently were hanged -
Trade & Labor Union Formed
Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions formed
First Labor Day parade in New York City -
AFL
American Federation of Labor founded
