Labor
Today in labor history: Big Bill Haywood tried for murder
May 9, 2013On this day in 1907, union organizer Big Bill Haywood went on trial accused of an explosion that resulted in the death of Frank Steunenberg.
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Job-related deaths average 150 per day, report says
May 8, 2013In 1970, Congress enacted the Occupational Safety and Health Act, promising workers in this country the right to a safe job. Since that time, workplace safety has improved.
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Today in labor history: Russian composer Tchaikovsky born
May 7, 2013His works are still appreciated today, and he is seen by many critics as having transcended the cliches of the Russian classical music of his time.
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Today in labor history: Chicago Haymarket affair
May 3, 2013Probably no single event has influenced the history of labor in the United States, and even the world, more than the Chicago Haymarket affair.
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May Day, a day for international labor solidarity
May 2, 2013What made May 1st special was the broad cross section of Michigan labor and faith leaders who proudly celebrated May Day.
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