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Today in Labor History: H.R. 15316 signed into law on September 7, 1916
September 7, 2012Federal employees won the right to receive Workers' Compensation insurance coverage in1916.
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Today in labor history: Swaziland gains independence
September 6, 2012Swaziland officially became independent from its former colonial ruler, the United Kingdom.
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Today in labor history: New York’s first Labor Day parade
September 5, 2012The Sept. 5, 1882 parade had nearly 30,000 marchers, who demanded fair working conditions, including the eight-hour work day.
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Cuba propels Latin American integration
September 4, 2012The Colombian government and leftist guerrillas will begin negotiations to end 50 years of civil war. The fact that Cuba facilitated the process is consistent with its important new role in Latin American affairs.
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Today in Labor History: Union formed, rich taxed, scaffolds made safer
August 30, 2012On August 30, 1935 President Franklin Roosevelt's Wealth Tax Act increased taxes on the rich and big business and lowered taxes for small businesses
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