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Dec 29, 2020
Dec 29, 2020
3 min
COVID takes young labor leader who fought for social and economic justice.
Today's labor history: Today’s labor history: Occupational Safety & Health Act signed after labor lobbying.
Today’s labor quote: Lee Saunders.
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Dec 28, 2020
Dec 28, 2020
3 min
In one of the most significant strikes in American labor history, auto workers took over a key GM plant, sparking a wave of sit-ins.
Today’s labor quote: Flint auto workers.
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Dec 27, 2020
Dec 27, 2020
2 min
Democratic Party of VA staff OK first contract.
Today’s labor history: Roosevelt seizes railroads to prevent nationwide strike.
Today’s labor quote: FDR’s Executive Order 9412.
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Dec 26, 2020
Dec 26, 2020
2 min
Early union organized all workers except “parasites” like stockbrokers and lawyers.
Today’s labor quote: Knights of Labor constitution.
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Dec 25, 2020
Dec 25, 2020
1 min
Vera Cruz was one of the founders of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, composed mainly of Filipino workers.
Today’s labor quote: Philip Vera Cruz.
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Dec 24, 2020
Dec 24, 2020
2 min
Tune in at 1p on @WPFWDC today for a new, people’s version of the Dickens holiday classic.
Today’s labor quote: Bob Crachit.
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Dec 23, 2020
Dec 23, 2020
2 min
1908 Gompers v. Buck's Stove and Range Co. case was a key ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Today’s labor quote: Sam Gompers.
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Dec 22, 2020
Dec 22, 2020
3 min
Join other state Democratic Party offices in an ongoing wave of unionization among campaign and political workers.
Today’s labor quote: Brenner Tobe.
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Dec 21, 2020
Dec 21, 2020
2 min
Plus: Kids power America’s Industrial Revolution.
Today’s labor quote: Kristen Johnson.
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Dec 20, 2020
Dec 20, 2020
3 min
Workers score key wins as DC Council closes out 2020; Action Squared workers ratify first contract; Emily’s List staff unionizes
Today’s labor history: AFL endorses women’s right to vote.
Today’s labor quote: Roger Toussaint
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