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Today in labor history: Miners win landmark 1897 strike
September 11, 2012On Sept. 11, 1897, thousands of coal miners ended a 10-week strike after winning an eight-hour day, semi-monthly pay, and abolition of company stores.
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Paintings by the late Blanche Wille slated for show
September 11, 2012The organizers would like to have an exhibition of Blanche Wille's artwork at a major gallery, and a serious catalog.
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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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