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History of Labor in the U.S.

By AliciaKayCordero
  • National Labor Union founded

    National Labor Union founded

    Workers protest for better labor. 28000 people successfully get their 8 hour days.
  • Canada legalizes Unionizing

    Canada legalizes Unionizing

    The srtike that shook canada
  • Federatio of Organized Trades and labor formed

    Federatio of Organized Trades and labor formed

  • 1st Labor Day parade in NY

    1st Labor Day parade in NY

  • Canada legalizes Unionizing

    Canada legalizes Unionizing

  • City Laborers strike

    City Laborers strike

    walking from city hall to union square.

  • America Federation of Labor founded

  • P.J. Mcguire and Union Strikers succeed

    P.J. Mcguire and Union Strikers succeed

    Acheive 8 hour days!
  • Governor Cleveland signs bill making Labor Day a Federal holiday

    Governor Cleveland signs bill making Labor Day a Federal holiday

    After his failed attempt to break up a railroad strike with armed forces, two people end up dead and Labor Day a federal holiday.
  • JP Morgan battles coal miners

    JP Morgan battles coal miners

    The anthracite coal strike was led by United Mine workers of America in Eastern Pennsylvania.