May 8

The constitution of the Brotherhood of the Footboard was ratified by
engineers in Detroit, Mich. Later became the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers - 1863

Jerry Wurf, who was to serve as president of the American Federation of
State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) from 1964 to his death 1981,
born in New York City. The union grew from about 220,000 members to more
than 1 million during his presidency - 1919

About 200 construction workers in New York City attack a crowd of Viet Nam
war protesters four days after the Kent State killings. More than 70 people
were injured, including four police officers. Peter Brennan, head of the New
York building trades, was honored at the Nixon White House two weeks later,
eventually named Secretary of Labor - 1970

12,000 Steelworker-represented workers at Goodyear Tire & Rubber win an
18-day strike for improved wages and job security - 1997

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