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First of labor laws
The FOTLU was the federalation of labor unions created in Pettysburg. -
First Parade
In the first labor parade 30,000 labor workers marched in New York. -
Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers sets up the American Ferderation of Labor a collection of trade unions that will play a major role in labor movement. -
Mimimum wage law
Massachusetts adopts the mimimum wage law. -
Adamson Act
The adamson act establishes an 8 hour work day for employess of interstate railroad. -
Labor
Frances Perkins becomes Franklin Rosevelts's Secretary of labor, the first woman in us history to hold a cabient post.