January 8

 

The AFL Iron and Steel Organizing Committee ends the “Great Steel Strike.” Some 350,000 to 400,000 steelworkers had been striking for more than three months, demanding union recognition. The strike failed - 1920 _Also on this date: Birthdate of Mary Kenney O’Sullivan, first AFL woman organizer...American Federation of Labor charters a Mining Department…_ The AFL Iron and Steel Organizing Committee ends the “Great Steel Strike.” Some 350,000 to 400,000 steelworkers had been striking for more than three months, demanding union recognition. The strike failed - 1920 Also on this date: Birthdate of Mary Kenney O’Sullivan, first AFL woman organizer. American Federation of Labor charters a Mining Department.

 

 

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