Triumph By Putneyc Jun 20, 1893 The American Railway Union (ARU) was founded by the workers and led by Eugene V. Debs Apr 1, 1894 Workers from the Pullman Palace car company join the ARU May 11, 1894 The Pullman Strike Begins Jun 9, 1894 The ARU convened in Chicago Jun 26, 1894 Boycott and more strikes spread across the nation Jul 2, 1894 The government issues a nationwide injunction Jul 20, 1894 The Pullman Strike ends Aug 2, 1894 Pullman company reopens Sep 3, 1894 Labor Day becomes a federal holiday
