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March 6

The Sailors? Union of the Pacific, a union of mariners, fishermen and boatmen working aboard U.S. flag vessels, is founded in San Francisco - 1885

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March 5

British soldiers, quartered in the homes of colonists, took the jobs of working people when jobs were scarce.

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March 4

In his inaugural address, President Thomas Jefferson declares: ?Take not from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.? - 1801

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March 03

Birth date in Coshocton, Ohio, of William Green, a coal miner who was to succeed Samuel Gompers as president of the American Federation of Labor, serving in the role from 1924 to 1952. He held the post until his death, to be succeeded by George Meany - 1873

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March 01

The Granite Cutters National Union begins what is to be a successful nationwide strike for the 8-hour day. Also won: union recognition, wage increases, a grievance procedure and a minimum wage scale - 1900

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