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Building a New Nation
Slaves from Africa were first imported to the colonies. -
Building a New Nation
During the Boston Massacre, British troops killed five dock workers. -
Struggles for Freedom
Seneca Fall's womens rights convetion was held. -
Struggles for Freedom
Abraham is appointed as president and the civil war begins in the United States. -
Origins of Today's Union Movement
The 15th ammendment to the Constitution was made, allowing African Americans to vote -
Origins of Today's Union Movements
First Labor day parade was held in New York City. -
The Progressive Era
Triangle Shirwaist Factory fire occurs, killing 150 workers. -
The Progressive Era
The United States enters World War 1. -
Repression and Depression
The 19th Amendment to the Constitution gives women the right to vote. -
Repression and Depression
Franklin Roosevelt, proposes New Deal programs to Congress -
Democratizing America
John L. Lewis resigns and Philip Murray becomes CIO president -
Democratizing America
U.S. troops enter combat in World Wal II National War Labor Board created with union members -
The Fight for Economic and Social Justice
The Largest strike wave in America. -
The Fight for Economic and Social Justice
Civil Rights Act bans institutional forms of racial discrimination -
Progress and New Challenges
Occupational Safety and Health Act passed -
Progress and New Challenges
Coalition of Labor Union Women founded -
Recent Times: 2000-2010
30,000 union members and activists rally against the United States granting permanent normal trade relations with China. -
Recent Times: 2000-2010
The U.S. House of Representatives passes the Employee Free Choice Act with a vote of 241-185.
