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The National Labor Union was Formed.
The National Labor Union formed by printers, machinists and stone cutters with a goal of a cooperative society. Dissolved during the depression of 1873. -
Knights of Labor founded
Uriah Stephens forms the Knights of Labor in Philadelphia. Initially a secret society, the Knights are able to organize workers around the country under the radar of management. They will become an important force in the early days of labor organizing -
The Great Railroad Strike
The Great Railroad Strike of 1877. U.S. railroad workers began strikes to protest wage cuts. It started in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and then spread to many other states. -
Labor Day
The very first Labor Day was held on a Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. The day was celebrated with a picnic, concert and speeches. Ten thousand workers marched in a parade from City Hall to Union Square. -
Colored Nation Labor Union Formed
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Sherman Anti-trust Act
Congress passes the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. Intended to block business monopolies, it will be used effectively by employers against unions. -
Coal Strike of 1902
Coal Strike of 1902 United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coal fields of eastern Pennsylvania struck in seven counties, from May through October. The strike caused a nationwide coal shortage. President Theodore Roosevelt imposed the first mediated agreement of its kind. -
Lochner v. New York
The Supreme Court held in Lochner v. New York that a maximum hours law for New York bakery workers was unconstitutional under the due process clause of the 14th amendment -
Federal employees win the right to receive Worker's Compensation insurance
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The Red Scare
