March 23

Five days into the Post Office’s first mass work stoppage in 195 years, President Nixon declares a national emergency and orders 30,000 troops to New York City to break the strike. The troops didn’t have a clue how to sort and deliver mail: a settlement came a few days later - 1970

Also on this date: Trial of 101 Wobblies begins in Chicago. Norris-La Guardia Act restricts injunctions against unions and bans yellow dog contracts. Coalition of Labor Union Women founded in Chicago.

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