February 21

A state law was enacted in California providing the 8-hour day for most workers, but it was not effectively enforced - 1868 Also on this date: Transportation-Communication Employees Union merges with Brotherhood of Railway, Airline & Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express & Station Employees; United Farm Workers of America granted a charter by the AFL-CIO… A state law was enacted in California providing the 8-hour day for most workers, but it was not effectively enforced - 1868
Also on this date: Transportation-Communication Employees Union merges with Brotherhood of Railway, Airline & Steamship Clerks, FreightHandlers, Express & Station Employees. United Farm Workers of America granted a charter by the AFL-CIO.More info & ammo for unionists is availableonline from Union Communication Services.

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