January 22

Birth of Terence V. Powderly, leader of the Knights of Labor – 1849 Birth of Terence V. Powderly, leader of the Knights of Labor – 1849Also on this date: Indian field hands at San Juan Capistrano mission refused to work.  United Mine Workers of America is founded in Columbus, OH. Five hundred New York City tenants battle police to prevent evictions.More info & ammo for unionists is availableonline from Union Communication Services.

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