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Newspaper strike ends
The newspaper strike ended today, when the newspaper companies stopped publishing it 100+ days ago -
Equal Wage Act
Congressed passed this act to give equal wages to women -
United Transportation Union formed
The United Transportation Union was formed -
Mail Walk Out
First mass work stoppage in America's Post Office department where mail carriers walked out on the job -
Occupational Safety and Health Act
President Nixon signed this act that required employers to provide a safe environment for workers -
Federal Air Traffic Controller Strike
Controllers refused the government's last offer for wages and went on strike. They were dismissed some time later -
Lawsuit against United Airlines won
Female flight attendants won their lawsuits against United Airlines, whom punished them for getting married -
International Trade Union Confederation formed