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March 1

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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February 29

Screen Actors Guild member Hattie McDaniel becomes the first African-American to win an Academy Award, honored for her portrayal of ?Mammy? in ?Gone with the Wind? ? 1940

February 29

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February 28

Members of the Chinese Ladies? Garment Workers? Union in San Francisco?s Chinatown begin what is to be a successful four-month strike for better wages and conditions at the National Dollar Stores factory and three retail outlets - 1938

February 28

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February 27

450 Woolworth?s workers and customers occupy store for eight days in support of Waiters and Waitresses Union, Detroit ? 1937

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February 26

A 20-week strike by 70,000 Southern California supermarket workers ends, with both sides claiming victory - 2004

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February 25

Amalgamated Association of Street & Electric Railway Employees of America change name to Amalgamated Transit Union - 1965

February 25