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Today in labor history: “The Agitator” first published

November 15, 2012 By Special to People’s World

During its run, the tabloid advocated industrial unionism, free speech, sexual freedom, and support for the Industrial Workers of the World.

Today in labor history: U.S. women organize trade union league

November 14, 2012 By Teresa Albano

Working-class and wealthier women gathered in Boston to found the Women's Trade Union League to support the efforts of women to organize labor unions.

Today in history: Kristallnacht, the Nazis’ ‘Night of Broken Glass’

November 9, 2012 By Barbara Russum

On 9-10 November 1938, a series of coordinated attacks against Jews took place throughout Germany and parts of Austria, carried out by the SS elite military forces, the Hitler Youth, and neighborhood gangsters.

Today in Labor History: General strike in New Orleans

November 8, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Today in 1892, the New Orleans general strike, which was comprised of both black and white workers, began.

Today in Labor History: The Palmer Raids

November 7, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Today in 1919 the infamous Palmer Raids began.