February 4

Thirty-seven thousand maritime workers on the West Coast strike for wage increases – 1937 Thirty-seven thousand maritime workers on the West Coast strike for wage increases – 1937Also on this date: “Big Bill" Haywood born in Salt Lake City, Utah. Rosa Parks born in Tuskeege, AL. Unemployment demonstrations take place in major U.S. cities. President Barack Obama imposes $500,000 caps on senior executive pay for the most distressed financial institutions receiving federal bailout money.More info & ammo for unionists is availableonline from Union Communication Services.

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