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Sept 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
International Hod Carriers, Building & Common Laborers Union of America changes name to Laborers' International Union - 1965
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CWA Members at AT&T Southwest Ratify New Contract
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CWA Members at AT&T Southwest Ratify New Contract
CWA Members at AT&T Southwest Ratify New Contract
CWAers Take to the Streets on May Day
Broadband Brigade Members Turn Out to Protect Good, Union Jobs and Reliable Internet Service
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Broadband Brigade Members Turn Out to Protect Good, Union Jobs and Reliable Internet Service
Broadband Brigade Members Turn Out to Protect Good, Union Jobs and Reliable Internet Service