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Building a New Nation
African American Slaves were imported to colonies. -
Building a New Nation
British troops killed five dock workers during the Boston Massacre. -
Struggles for Freedom
Seneca Fall's womens rights convetion was held. -
Struggles for Freedom
Abraham is appointed as president and the civil war begins in the United States. -
Origins of Today's Union Movement
The 15th ammendment to the Constitution was made, allowing African Americans to vote -
Origins of Today's Union Movements
First Labor day parade was held in New York City. -
The Progressive Era
Triangle Shirwaist Factory fire occurs, killing 150 workers. -
The Progressive Era
The United States enters World War 1. -
Repression and Depression
The 19th Amendment to the Constitution gives women the right to vote. -
Repression and Depression
Franklin Roosevelt, proposes New Deal programs to Congress -
Democratizing America
John L. Lewis resigned and Philip Murray became CIO president. -
Democratizing America
U.S. troops entered combat in World War II. The National War Labor Board was created with union members. -
The Fight for Economic and Social Justice
The largest strike wave in America occurred. -
The Fight for Economic and Social Justice
Civil Rights Act banned institutional forms of racial discrimination. -
Progress and New Challenges
The Occupational Safety and Health Act passed, the main federal agency in charge of the enforcement of safety and health. -
Progress and New Challenges
The Coalition of Labor Union Women was founded, which advocated rights on behalf of working women. -
Recent Times: 2000-2010
30,000 union members and activists rallied against the United States, resulting in permanent trade relations with China. -
Recent Times: 2000-2010
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Employee Free Choice Act, a legislation that gave workers the right to decide whether to join a union.
