Today In Labor History

12 October

Company guards kill at least eight miners who are attempting to stop scabs, Virden, Ill. – 1898

14 miners killed, 22 wounded by scabherders at Pana, Ill. – 1902

2,000 workers demanding union recognition close down dress manufacturing, Los Angeles – 1933

More than 1 million Canadian workers demonstrate against wage controls – 1976

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