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Today in Labor History: General strike in New Orleans
November 8, 2012Today in 1892, the New Orleans general strike, which was comprised of both black and white workers, began.
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Today in Labor History: The Palmer Raids
November 7, 2012Today in 1919 the infamous Palmer Raids began.
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On this day in labor history: National Organization for Women founded
October 29, 2012On this date in 1863, at the height of the American Civil War, 18 countries met in Geneva to create the International Red Cross.
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Today in labor history: Women’s rights figure Elizabeth Cady Stanton dies
October 26, 2012On this day in 1902, social/political activist and proto-feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton died, after living a life of achievements.
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Today in labor history: The 40-hour workweek
October 24, 2012On October 24, 1940 the 40-hour workweek went into effect under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The new law had been signed by President Roosevelt in 1938.
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