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April 2

The Union Label Trades Department is chartered by the American Federation of Labor. Its mission: promote the products and services produced in America by union members, especially those products identified by a union label, shop card, store card, and service button - 1909

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April 01

Many believe that Cincinnati on this day became the first U.S. city to pay fire fighters a regular salary

April 01

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March 31

President Martin Van Buren issues a broadly-applicable executive order granting the 10-hour day to all government employees engaged in manual labor - 1840

March 31

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March 29

Ohio makes it illegal for children under 18 and women to work more than 10 hours a day - 1852

March 29

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March 28

Members of Gas House Workers? Union Local 18799 begin what is to become a 4-month recognition strike against the Laclede Gas Light Co. in St. Louis.

March 28