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Slaves from Africa were first imported to the colonies.
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During the Boston Massacre, British troops killed five dock workers.
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Seneca Fall's womens rights convetion was held.
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Abraham is appointed as president and the civil war begins in the United States.
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The 15th ammendment to the Constitution was made, allowing African Americans to vote
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First Labor day parade was held in New York City.
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Triangle Shirwaist Factory fire occurs, killing 150 workers.
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The United States enters World War 1.
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The 19th Amendment to the Constitution gives women the right to vote.
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Franklin Roosevelt, proposes New Deal programs to Congress
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John L. Lewis resigns and Philip Murray becomes CIO president
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U.S. troops enter combat in World Wal II National War Labor Board created with union members
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The Largest strike wave in America.
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Civil Rights Act bans institutional forms of racial discrimination
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Occupational Safety and Health Act passed
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Coalition of Labor Union Women founded
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30,000 union members and activists rally against the United States granting permanent normal trade relations with China.
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The U.S. House of Representatives passes the Employee Free Choice Act with a vote of 241-185.
