Growth Labor Movement

By ZG18557
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre set off by a conflict between rope workers and British soldiers
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence signed in Carpenter's Hall
  • Textile Mll

    Textile Mll

    First textile mill, built in Pawtucket, RI, is staffed entirely by children under the age of 12
  • Power Loom

    Power Loom

    The invention of the power loom makes weaving a factory occupation.

  • City Wide Labor

    The first citywide labor council forms in Philadelphia.

  • 10 Hour workday

    Andrew Jackson declares a 10-hour workday in Philadelphia Navy Yard

  • 8 Hour Work day

    The first federal 8-hour day takes effect. It is very limited, though.

  • Union label is now used

    The union label is used for the first time by the Cigar Makers International Union.

  • Molly Maguire gets convicted

    Molly Maguires convicted for coal-field murders in Pennsylvania. 10 are hanged