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June 2

Twenty-six journeymen printers in Philadelphia stage the trade?s first strike in America over wages: a cut in their $6 weekly pay - 1786.

June 2

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June 1

The Ladies Federal Labor Union Number 2703, based in Illinois, was granted a charter from the American Federation of Labor.

June 1

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May 31

Rose Will Monroe, popularly known as Rosie the Riveter, dies in Clarksville, Ind.

May 31

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May 30

The Ground Zero cleanup at the site of the World Trade Center is completed 3 months ahead of schedul

May 30

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May 29

Animators working for Walt Disney begin what was to become a successful five-week strike for recognition of their union, the Screen Cartoonists' Guild.

May 29

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May 28

Fifteen women were dismissed from their jobs at the Curtis Publishing Company in Philadelphia for dancing the Turkey Trot.

May 28