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This was a peaceful labor rally in Chicago advocating for an eight hour workday. During the event it turned violent when a bomb exploded. This led to the execution of labor leaders and the global recognition of may day. -
Mary Harris Jones was a fearless labor organizer and activist. She cofounded the IWE and was instrumental in organizing strikes and advocating for worker rights, particularly for coal mines and against child labor. Her speeches and relentless activism earned her the title “the most dangerous woman in america. -
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This was a nationwide railroad strike that was started by Pullman company workers. They were protesting wage cuts while rents in company housing remained high. This ended after federal troops intervened, resulting in violent clashes and several deaths. -
This was a prominent American socialist, labor leader and a five time presidential candidate. He cofounded the industrial workers of the work and led the American railway union during the pullman strike with protested wage cuts and poor working conditions. It shows the struggles of American works and the need for labor reforms -
A devastating fire in a New York garment occurred during march. This fire killed 146 coworkers, who were mostly young images by workers. This led to major reforms in workplace safety laws. -
Philip Randolph was a trailblazing African American labor leader and civil rights activist. He founded the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters in 1925, the first successful African-American-led labor union, advocating for fair wages and working conditions. Randolph also played an important role in the civil rights movement, organizing the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. -
Frances Perkins served as the U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945, becoming the first woman appointed to the U.S. Cabinet. She was a principal architect of the New Deal, advocating for policies like Social Security, unemployment insurance, and the establishment of minimum wage laws. Her efforts improved labor standards and workers' rights in the United States. -
Autoworkers in flint, Michigan occupied a General Motors plant. During this they demanded union recognition. It ended with Hn recognizing the United Auto Workers, paving the way for unionization in the auto industry. -
Dolores Huerta is a prominent labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) alongside César Chávez. She played a crucial role in organizing strikes and negotiating contracts to improve the working conditions of farmworkers. Huerta's advocacy has been important in advancing labor rights and social justice for marginalized communities. -
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African American sanitation workers that were located in Mephistopheles started protesting. They protested for unsafe working conditions and low wages. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. supported the strike before his assassination. -
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