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Today in Labor History - September 20
September 20
Upton Sinclair, socialist and author of The Jungle—published on this day in 1906—born in Baltimore, Md. - 1878
According to folklorist John Garst, steel-drivin’ man John Henry, born a slave, outperformed a steam hammer on this date at the Coosa Mountain Tunnel or the Oak Mountain Tunnel of the Columbus and Western Railway (now part of the Norfolk Southern) near Leeds, Ala. Other researchers place the contest near Talcott, W. Va. - 1887
Int’l Hod Carriers, Building & Common Laborers Union of America changes name to Laborers' Int’l Union - 1965
2025 Workers Memorial Day: Fight For Our Lives, Safe Jobs Now
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2025 Workers Memorial Day: Fight For Our Lives, Safe Jobs Now
2025 Workers Memorial Day: Fight For Our Lives, Safe Jobs Now
Tax Week Actions Sweep the Nation as CWA Calls for Tax Fairness
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Tax Week Actions Sweep the Nation as CWA Calls for Tax Fairness
Tax Week Actions Sweep the Nation as CWA Calls for Tax Fairness
CWA Activists in New Jersey Issue Local and State Demands
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CWA Activists in New Jersey Issue Local and State Demands
CWA Activists in New Jersey Issue Local and State Demands