February 24

Women and children textile strikers beaten by Lawrence, Mass. police during a 63-day walkout protesting low wages and work speedups - 1912 Women and children textile strikers beaten by Lawrence, Mass. police during a 63-day walkout protesting low wages and work speedups - 1912Also on this date: U.S. Supreme Court upholds Oregon state restrictions on the working hours of women.More info & ammo for unionists is availableonline from Union Communication Services.

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