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Today in labor history: Seminole Indian resistance came to a head
November 1, 2013Conflict carried on until the war ended in August 1842, when the Indians were force-marched to Oklahoma.
Read moreToday in labor history: Earl Lloyd became the first black player in NBA
October 31, 2013Born in Virginia, Lloyd attended West Virginia state. He was selected in the 9th round NBA draft.
Read moreToday in labor history: Underground Railroad leader Levi Coffin born
October 28, 2013He strongly advocated for aid to the freed slaves to enable them to take their full place in American society.
Read moreToday in labor history: Great Hawaiian Dock Strike
October 25, 2013Today in labor history in 1949 the Great Hawaiian Dock Strike, a six-month struggle to win wage parity with mainland dock workers, ends in victory.
Read moreToday in labor history: 40 hour week and minimum wage
October 24, 2013October 24 marks events in two of the most significant struggles by workers in U.S. history: for shorter hours and better wages.
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